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Weather & Climate in Mek'ele, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mek'ele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,785 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,785 ft (2,068 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 48,506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.4967°N, 39.4753°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Aug 10, 2002 | 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1993 | 72 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2025 | 52 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1993 | 81 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 64 km | 52 km |
| Sep 18, 1996 | 105 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1994 | 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 27 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 79 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 126 km | 19 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1993 | 88 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Oct 16, 1996 | 108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1996 | 99 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 76 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 72 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1996 | 112 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 1993 | 73 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 51 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 51 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gada Ale (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Gada Ale | Stratovolcano | 287 m (942 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Alu-Dalafilla | Fissure vent(s) | 578 m (1,896 ft) | 2008 | 121 km |
| Ale Bagu | Stratovolcano | 988 m (3,241 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Erta Ale | Shield | 613 m (2,011 ft) | 2020 | 130 km |
| Alayta | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 1915 | 137 km |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Dabbahu | Stratovolcano | 1,401 m (4,596 ft) | 2005 | 148 km |
| Afdera | Stratovolcano | 1,250 m (4,101 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Alid | Stratovolcano | 904 m (2,966 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Borawli | Stratovolcano | 784 m (2,572 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Mek'ele has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.2").