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Weather & Climate in Waka, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,585 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,585 ft (2,312 m) |
| Area | 1,979.6 sq mi (5,127.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.0667°N, 37.1667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 194 km |
| Tepi | Shield | 2,728 m (8,950 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Waka has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 64°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (0.9").