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Weather & Climate in Mot’a, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mot’a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,913 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,913 ft (2,412 m) |
| Area | 6,331.2 sq mi (16,397.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.0833°N, 37.8667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jun 20, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 12.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Mot’a has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 61°F in August to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.5") and December the driest (0.5").