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Weather & Climate in Robīt, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Robīt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,240 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,240 ft (1,597 m) |
| Area | 4,710.8 sq mi (12,201.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.0167°N, 39.6333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 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 | 60 km | 15 km |
| Sep 18, 1996 | 105 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 128 km | 52 km |
| Aug 7, 1994 | 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Jan 21, 1993 | 101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1996 | 99 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 1996 | 108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1996 | 112 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1996 | 107 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 38 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 111 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 106 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 76 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 72 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 71 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 94 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 77 km ENE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Dabbahu | Stratovolcano | 1,401 m (4,596 ft) | 2005 | 112 km |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 130 km |
| Alayta | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 1915 | 141 km |
| Afdera | Stratovolcano | 1,250 m (4,101 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Ale Bagu | Stratovolcano | 988 m (3,241 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Robīt has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.6").