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Weather & Climate in Samara, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 7.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 83.0°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Area | 2,064.1 sq mi (5,346.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.7934°N, 41.0058°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 16, 1993 | 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M5.6 | 109 km | 16 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1996 | 105 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1993 | 101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 102 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 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1997 | 38 km N of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1996 | 112 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 1996 | 107 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 53 km SE of Asaita, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 21 km NNW of Gâlâfi, Djibouti | M4.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2017 | 56 km WNW of Dorra, Djibouti | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 132 km N of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 106 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 128 km SW of Edd, Eritrea | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 111 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 89 km SSW of Asaita, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 76 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Manda Hararo (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 47 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 89 km |
| Dabbahu | Stratovolcano | 1,401 m (4,596 ft) | 2005 | 106 km |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Alayta | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 1915 | 131 km |
| Afdera | Stratovolcano | 1,250 m (4,101 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 145 km |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 161 km |
| Borawli | Stratovolcano | 784 m (2,572 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Ale Bagu | Stratovolcano | 988 m (3,241 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Samara has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 75°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and December the driest (0.1").