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Weather & Climate in Sek’ot’a, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sek’ot’a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 68°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 31.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,349 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,349 ft (2,240 m) |
| Area | 3,512.5 sq mi (9,097.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.6306°N, 39.0347°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 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 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 112 km | 52 km |
| Aug 7, 1994 | 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 103 km | 11 km |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 38 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2002 | 56 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2002 | 46 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 77 km ENE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1998 | 28 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 22 km ESE of Lal?bela, Ethiopia | M3.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2005 | 71 km ENE of Rob?t, Ethiopia | M3.7 | 141 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Dabbahu | Stratovolcano | 1,401 m (4,596 ft) | 2005 | 157 km |
| Alayta | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 1915 | 169 km |
| Ale Bagu | Stratovolcano | 988 m (3,241 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Sek’ot’a has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.3").