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Weather & Climate in Yirga Ch’efē, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yirga Ch’efē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,007 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,007 ft (1,831 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 47,765/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.1667°N, 38.2000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia | M4.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2004 | 28 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 8.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
Yirga Ch’efē has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in December to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (0.8").