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Weather & Climate in Ziway, Ethiopia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ziway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,410 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,410 ft (1,649 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 21,703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.9333°N, 38.7167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia | M5.3 | 79 km | 12 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 91 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 52 km E of Sīrē, Ethiopia | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 39 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 23 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.5 | 146 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 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2016 | 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 32 km WSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Ethiopia | M4.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 33 km W of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2025 | 42 km W of Metahāra, Ethiopia | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alutu (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 20 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 53 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 144 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Ziway has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 64°F in December to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and December the driest (0.2").