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Weather & Climate in Wenago, Ethiopia

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

Wenago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,650 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Area54.7 sq mi (141.6 km²)
Population Density417/sq mi
Coordinates6.3167°N, 38.2667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Sep 18, 1993 13 km NE of Konso, Ethiopia M5.2 133 km 10 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 96 km 14 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 47 km 10 km
Jan 26, 1994 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia M4.9 146 km 10 km
Jan 5, 1999 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 90 km 10 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 63 km 10 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 89 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 98 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 133 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 171 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
February 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest
April 65°F (18°C) 8.9 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 8.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 7.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 8.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest

Wenago has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in December to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (0.8").

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