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Weather & Climate in Welench’ītī, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Welench’ītī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,790 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,790 ft (1,460 m) |
| Area | 8,098.8 sq mi (20,975.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6667°N, 39.4333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
249 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 14, 2025 | 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.9 | 61 km | 25 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 40 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2025 | 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Boset-Bericha (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 13 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 32 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 64 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 65 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 123 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Welench’ītī has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in December to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.2").