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Weather & Climate in Leku, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leku enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,145 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,145 ft (1,873 m) |
| Area | 3,561.8 sq mi (9,225.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8731°N, 38.4443°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 32 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 106 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 162 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
Leku has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 63°F in December to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and December the driest (1.0").