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Weather & Climate in Were Īlu, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Were Īlu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,855 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,855 ft (2,699 m) |
| Area | 7,588.6 sq mi (19,654.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.5896°N, 39.4377°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Sep 21, 1993 | 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 101 km | 15 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M5.7 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 52 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2004 | 23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 47 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 59 km SE of Abomsa, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 51 km SSE of Abomsa, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 16 km S of Kemis?, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 12 km WSW of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 49 km SE of Debre Sīna, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 49 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 38 km S of Robīt, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 47 km SE of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 53 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 28 km SE of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 47 km SSE of Debre Sīna, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 50 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2007 | 46 km WNW of Gewan?, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 10.9 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Were Īlu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 57°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.2") and December the driest (0.3").