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Weather & Climate in Wik’ro, Ethiopia

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

Wik’ro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,568 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,568 ft (2,002 m)
Area2,561.2 sq mi (6,633.5 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates13.7953°N, 39.6030°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 10, 2002 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.7 28 km 10 km
May 6, 1993 72 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M5.3 87 km 10 km
Mar 24, 2018 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.2 62 km 10 km
Mar 2, 2025 52 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M5.2 55 km 10 km
May 10, 1993 81 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M5.1 97 km 10 km
May 27, 1990 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 82 km 52 km
Aug 8, 2002 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 46 km 10 km
Aug 7, 1994 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 52 km 11 km
May 13, 1993 79 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 92 km 19 km
Apr 10, 2006 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 89 km 10 km
May 2, 1993 76 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.8 102 km 10 km
May 11, 1993 88 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.8 106 km 25 km
May 3, 1993 73 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.7 88 km 10 km
May 2, 1993 72 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.7 91 km 10 km
Jun 4, 2023 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M4.7 88 km 10 km
Oct 13, 1996 112 km E of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M4.7 150 km 33 km
Mar 30, 2014 36 km NE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.6 78 km 16 km
May 2, 1993 38 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.6 75 km 33 km
Jun 5, 2022 52 km ENE of Adi Keyh, Eritrea M4.6 133 km 10 km
May 5, 1993 67 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.6 80 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gada Ale (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gada Ale Stratovolcano 287 m (942 ft) Unknown 89 km
Alu-Dalafilla Fissure vent(s) 578 m (1,896 ft) 2008 103 km
Ale Bagu Stratovolcano 988 m (3,241 ft) Unknown 116 km
Erta Ale Shield 613 m (2,011 ft) 2020 117 km
Alid Stratovolcano 904 m (2,966 ft) Unknown 125 km
Alayta Shield 1,496 m (4,908 ft) 1915 146 km
Afdera Stratovolcano 1,250 m (4,101 ft) Unknown 156 km
Borawli Stratovolcano 784 m (2,572 ft) Unknown 159 km
Dabbahu Stratovolcano 1,401 m (4,596 ft) 2005 164 km
Dabbayra Shield 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 6.6 in
August 66°F (19°C) 6.8 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Wik’ro has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in December to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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