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Weather & Climate in Mīlē, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mīlē has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Area | 2,064.1 sq mi (5,346.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.4217°N, 40.7628°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 123 km | 15 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M5.6 | 135 km | 16 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1993 | 101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1996 | 108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1996 | 99 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 1997 | 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1996 | 107 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 53 km SE of Asaita, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2004 | 23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 37 km NW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 76 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 16 km S of Kemis?, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 89 km SSW of Asaita, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 21 km NNW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 111 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 106 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gabillema (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 83 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 96 km |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Dabbahu | Stratovolcano | 1,401 m (4,596 ft) | 2005 | 134 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Alayta | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 1915 | 164 km |
| Afdera | Stratovolcano | 1,250 m (4,101 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 187 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Mīlē has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 74°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and December the driest (0.2").