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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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,112 ft (3,082 m) |
| Area | 5,992.7 sq mi (15,521.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.7333°N, 38.4667°W |
| 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").