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Weather & Climate in Turmi, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Turmi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,009 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,009 ft (917 m) |
| Area | 8,343.9 sq mi (21,610.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.9667°N, 36.4833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jan 22, 2012 | 82 km NE of Lodwar, Kenya | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1993 | 13 km NE of Konso, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 41 km SSE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 76 km W of Lobuni, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2000 | 41 km WSW of Bako, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 38 km SE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2023 | 60 km WSW of Bako, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 24 km ENE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2004 | 28 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Korath Range (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Korath Range | Tuff cone(s) | 912 m (2,992 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Mega Basalt Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Central Island | Tuff cone(s) | 518 m (1,699 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in |
Turmi has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.3").