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Weather & Climate in Sifra, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sifra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,071 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,071 ft (936 m) |
| Area | 4,710.8 sq mi (12,201.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.6046°N, 40.0166°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 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 | 44 km | 15 km |
| Sep 18, 1996 | 105 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 6 km SW of Semera, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1993 | 101 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1996 | 99 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 1996 | 108 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1996 | 112 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 70 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2004 | 23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1996 | 107 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 16 km S of Kemis?, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 76 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 106 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 111 km NNW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 72 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 71 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 94 km NW of Semera, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 77 km ENE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2007 | 46 km WNW of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Manda Hararo | Shield(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 2009 | 108 km |
| Dabbahu | Stratovolcano | 1,401 m (4,596 ft) | 2005 | 121 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Alayta | Shield | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 1915 | 155 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 180 km |
| Afdera | Stratovolcano | 1,250 m (4,101 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in |
Sifra has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (0.6").