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Weather & Climate in Tulu Bolo, Ethiopia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tulu Bolo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 62°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 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,126 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,126 ft (2,172 m)
Area2,878.9 sq mi (7,456.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates8.6667°N, 38.2167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.83"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 121 km 10 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 126 km 12 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 121 km 10 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 136 km 10 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 120 km 10 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 87 km 10 km
Jan 18, 2025 42 km W of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.1 148 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Butajiri-Silti Field (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 70 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 85 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 104 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 112 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 116 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 117 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 139 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 139 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 164 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 165 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
February 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
May 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
July 62°F (16°C) 7.2 in
August 61°F (16°C) 7.8 in Coldest, Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest

Tulu Bolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in August to 67°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and December the driest (0.2").

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