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Weather & Climate in Wendo, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wendo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,270 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,270 ft (1,911 m) |
| Area | 3,561.8 sq mi (9,225.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.6000°N, 38.4167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 62 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 87 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 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 136 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 191 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Wendo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 60°F in December to 64°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.7") and December the driest (1.3").