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Weather & Climate in Sendafa, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sendafa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,399 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,399 ft (2,560 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,741/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1520°N, 39.0234°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
243 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 | 100 km | 25 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 6 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 85 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 102 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 111 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 156 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 10.3 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Sendafa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 57°F in December to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (0.2").