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Weather & Climate in Korem, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Korem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,159 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,159 ft (2,487 m) |
| Area | 4,209.9 sq mi (10,903.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.5058°N, 39.5228°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Sep 21, 1993 | 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 115 km | 15 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1996 | 105 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 82 km | 52 km |
| Aug 7, 1994 | 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 93 km | 11 km |
| Jan 21, 1993 | 101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1996 | 108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1996 | 99 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Oct 13, 1996 | 112 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1996 | 107 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 51 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 106 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 38 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 111 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 76 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2002 | 56 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 72 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Dabbahu | Stratovolcano | 1,401 m (4,596 ft) | 2005 | 104 km |
| Alayta | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 1915 | 122 km |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 146 km |
| Afdera | Stratovolcano | 1,250 m (4,101 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Ale Bagu | Stratovolcano | 988 m (3,241 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Erta Ale | Shield | 613 m (2,011 ft) | 2020 | 174 km |
| Alu-Dalafilla | Fissure vent(s) | 578 m (1,896 ft) | 2008 | 182 km |
| Borawli | Stratovolcano | 784 m (2,572 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Gada Ale | Stratovolcano | 287 m (942 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Korem has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in December to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.5").