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Weather & Climate in Yirga ‘Alem, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yirga ‘Alem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,833 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,833 ft (1,778 m) |
| Area | 3,561.8 sq mi (9,225.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.7500°N, 38.4167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 46 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Ethiopia | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 120 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 176 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Yirga ‘Alem has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 63°F in December to 67°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and December the driest (1.2").