Climate Insights for Melka Chireti

Afder, Somali Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
March
37°C peak99°F peak
Coldest
December
24°C low75°F low
Wettest
April
120 mm rain4.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Melka Chireti is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 318 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 120 mm of rainfall. Melka Chireti sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Melka Chireti is hot. The average annual temperature is 86°F and approximately 12.5 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 4.7 in of rainfall. Melka Chireti sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 24°FebMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 26°MarMax: 37°Average: 32°Min: 27°AprMax: 34°Average: 30°Min: 26°MayMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 25°JunMax: 34°Average: 30°Min: 26°JulMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°AugMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 25°SepMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 25°OctMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 25°NovMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°DecMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 24°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 97°FAverage: 86°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 99°FAverage: 88°FMin: 78°FMarMax: 99°FAverage: 90°FMin: 80°FAprMax: 94°FAverage: 85°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 93°FAverage: 85°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 94°FAverage: 86°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 84°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 93°FAverage: 85°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 96°FAverage: 86°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 93°FAverage: 85°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 92°FAverage: 83°FMin: 75°FDecMax: 95°FAverage: 85°FMin: 75°F
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Min

Melka Chireti sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 24°C to 37°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 32°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 29°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Melka Chireti sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 75°F to 99°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 90°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 85°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 23mmAprPrecipitation: 120mmMayPrecipitation: 38mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 60mmNovPrecipitation: 62mmDecPrecipitation: 6mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.9inAprPrecipitation: 4.7inMayPrecipitation: 1.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 2.4inNovPrecipitation: 2.4inDecPrecipitation: 0.2in
Precipitation

Melka Chireti is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 318 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 120 mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 mm. That's 120 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Melka Chireti is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 4.7 in of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 4.7 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 22km/hAugWind Speed: 21km/hSepWind Speed: 19km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 14mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Melka Chireti is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 15km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Melka Chireti is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Melka Chireti based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Melka Chireti based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C75 °F
36 °C97 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C78 °F
37 °C99 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
27 °C80 °F
37 °C99 °F
10 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
34 °C94 °F
9 km/h5 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C78 °F
34 °C93 °F
14 km/h8 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C78 °F
34 °C94 °F
20 km/h12 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
33 °C91 °F
22 km/h14 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
34 °C93 °F
21 km/h13 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C78 °F
35 °C96 °F
19 km/h12 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C78 °F
34 °C93 °F
11 km/h7 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C75 °F
33 °C92 °F
7 km/h5 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
35 °C95 °F
9 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in