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Weather & Climate in Mī’ēso, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mī’ēso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,337 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,337 ft (1,322 m) |
| Area | 7,612.2 sq mi (19,715.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2348°N, 40.7559°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
253 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 | 99 km | 25 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 74 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 95 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 126 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
Mī’ēso has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 68°F in December to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and December the driest (0.1").