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Weather & Climate in Mehal Mēda, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mehal Mēda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10,105 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,105 ft (3,080 m) |
| Area | 8,906.3 sq mi (23,067.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3121°N, 39.6589°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 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 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 23 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 19 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 152 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 170 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Mehal Mēda has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 54°F in December to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (0.3").