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Weather & Climate in Mek’ī, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mek’ī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,456 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,456 ft (1,663 m) |
| Area | 8,098.8 sq mi (20,975.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1500°N, 38.8167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 14, 2025 | 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.9 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 58 km | 12 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 13 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 1 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 52 km E of Sīrē, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 10 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 39 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 23 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 40 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bora-Bericcio (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 35 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 42 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 120 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Mek’ī has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in December to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and December the driest (0.2").