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Weather & Climate in Robit, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Robit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,229 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,229 ft (1,289 m) |
| Area | 8,906.3 sq mi (23,067.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9946°N, 39.8969°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
249 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 | 117 km | 25 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 64 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2009 | 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 113 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 136 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Robit has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in December to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (0.3").