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Weather & Climate in Shashamane, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shashamane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,312 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,312 ft (1,924 m) |
| Area | 7,446.2 sq mi (19,285.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.2000°N, 38.6000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 18 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 66 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 122 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
Shashamane has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in December to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (0.6").