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Weather & Climate in Nazrēt, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nazrēt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,338 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,338 ft (1,627 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (41.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 28,274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5500°N, 39.2667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
247 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 | 83 km | 25 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 25 km | 12 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Boset-Bericha (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 46 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 55 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 87 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 102 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Nazrēt has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 62°F in December to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.2").