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Weather & Climate in Sodo, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sodo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,709 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,709 ft (2,045 m) |
| Area | 316.2 sq mi (818.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 646/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8600°N, 37.7616°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Sodo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (0.8").