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Weather & Climate in Yabēlo, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yabēlo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,253 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,253 ft (1,906 m) |
| Area | 2,875.6 sq mi (7,447.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.8833°N, 38.0833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 38 km SE of Jinka, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2004 | 28 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Mega Basalt Field (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mega Basalt Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Yabēlo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (0.8").