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Oromiya, Ethiopia

Chelenko

Chelenko is a town in Oromiya, Ethiopia, 2,156 m above sea level. It has a population of about 20,900. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now19°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population20,900
Local time08:51
9.40° N, 41.56° EElevation 2,156 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Chelenkoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low21° / 11°
Rain this month82mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chelenko at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in June

Coolest month9°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthAugust

257 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

24 mm of rain

How Chelenko has grown

People living in the built-up area (7 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.

+171%22k in 1975 → 58k in 2025
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Weather in Chelenko

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 7 km/h · humidity 63%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct18°14°17.6 mm
Mon26 Oct19°12°4.4 mm
Tue27 Oct18°12°20.7 mm
Wed28 Oct20°11°
Thu29 Oct20°12°
Fri30 Oct21°10°
Sat31 Oct22°12°
Sun1 Nov22°13°
Mon2 Nov23°13°

When to go to Chelenko

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score969479656672676767859295
High20°21°22°21°22°23°22°21°21°21°20°19°
Low9°10°12°12°13°13°12°12°12°11°10°9°
Rain (mm)2942128207200106208257170822424
Wet days239171612222520642

What's on in Chelenko

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Chelenko

Nature in Ethiopia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Ethiopia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chelenko

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chelenko

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Awash 45 km ↗2025 · 133 km
5.4Awash 51 km ↑2025 · 141 km
5.3Āfdem 56 km ←2025 · 117 km
5.0Gewane 23 km →2009 · 121 km

Chelenko from above

Around Chelenko6 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Chelenko

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International AirportDIR
41 km
Gerad Wilwal International AirportJIJ
148 km

Places near Chelenko

Places with a climate like Chelenko

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chelenko?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chelenko.
What is the hottest month in Chelenko?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Chelenko?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chelenko?
August is the wettest month with about 257 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.