Weather & Climate in Nefas Mewch’a, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nefas Mewch’a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10,112 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,112 ft (3,082 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.7333°N, 38.4667°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 22 km ESE of Lal?bela, Ethiopia | M3.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
Nefas Mewch’a has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 54°F in December to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.8") and December the driest (0.4").