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Weather & Climate in Selamber, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Selamber enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,823 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,823 ft (1,470 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.4778°N, 37.4623°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 18, 1993 | 13 km NE of Konso, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 38 km SE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 24 km ENE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2004 | 28 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Selamber has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and December the driest (0.8").