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Weather & Climate in Maych’ew, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maych’ew enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,874 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,874 ft (2,400 m) |
| Area | 4,209.9 sq mi (10,903.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.7875°N, 39.5422°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1996 | 105 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 56 km | 52 km |
| Aug 7, 1994 | 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 62 km | 11 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1993 | 101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1996 | 99 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 1996 | 108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1996 | 112 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 51 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1996 | 107 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 124 km WSW of Edd, Eritrea | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 38 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 106 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 65 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 76 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 111 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Dabbahu | Stratovolcano | 1,401 m (4,596 ft) | 2005 | 104 km |
| Alayta | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 1915 | 112 km |
| Ale Bagu | Stratovolcano | 988 m (3,241 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Afdera | Stratovolcano | 1,250 m (4,101 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Erta Ale | Shield | 613 m (2,011 ft) | 2020 | 152 km |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 155 km |
| Alu-Dalafilla | Fissure vent(s) | 578 m (1,896 ft) | 2008 | 156 km |
| Gada Ale | Stratovolcano | 287 m (942 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Borawli | Stratovolcano | 784 m (2,572 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Maych’ew has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in December to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.4").