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Weather & Climate in Suntu, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Suntu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,614 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,614 ft (1,711 m) |
| Area | 9,006.7 sq mi (23,327.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1000°N, 36.9500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Butajiri-Silti Field (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Tepi | Shield | 2,728 m (8,950 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 188 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 | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 14.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 13.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Suntu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 72.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.3") and December the driest (0.9").