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Weather & Climate in Lalibela, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lalibela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,140 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,140 ft (2,481 m) |
| Area | 4,710.8 sq mi (12,201.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.0322°N, 39.0476°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 89 km | 15 km |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 38 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 22 km ESE of Lal?bela, Ethiopia | M3.8 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2005 | 71 km ENE of Rob?t, Ethiopia | M3.7 | 133 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Dabbahu | Stratovolcano | 1,401 m (4,596 ft) | 2005 | 168 km |
| Alayta | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 1915 | 191 km |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Lalibela has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 55°F in November to 61°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.1") and December the driest (0.4").