Climate Insights for Semera
Zone 1, Afar Region, Ethiopia
Climate Overview
The climate in Semera is hot. The average annual temperature is 31°C and approximately 150 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 46 mm of rainfall. Semera is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in Semera is hot. The average annual temperature is 88°F and approximately 5.9 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 1.8 in of rainfall. Semera is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 68°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Semera vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 36°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Semera vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 107°F and an average of 96°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Semera is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 150 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 46 mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1 mm. That's 46 mm less than August, 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.Semera is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 1.8 in of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 in. That's 1.8 in less than August, 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
Semera is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Semera is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Semera 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 Semera 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.