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Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia

Fofa

Fofa is a village in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia, 2,571 m above sea level. It has a population of about 4,960 (2007). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population4,960
Local time18:45
7.85° N, 37.52° EElevation 2,571 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Fofaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low18° / 7°
Rain this month98mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Fofa at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in March

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJuly

259 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

25 mm of rain

Weather in Fofa

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct22°10°
Fri23 Oct22°11°
Sat24 Oct22°12°
Sun25 Oct21°12°5.8 mm
Mon26 Oct19°11°11.3 mm
Tue27 Oct19°10°5.5 mm
Wed28 Oct20°10°1 mm
Thu29 Oct21°11°
Fri30 Oct21°11°
Sat31 Oct22°11°

When to go to Fofa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score918667596060505358698591
High21°22°22°22°20°18°16°17°17°18°20°21°
Low9°10°11°11°10°9°9°9°8°7°7°8°
Rain (mm)3147107124185202259251191983525
Wet days46131921273130271374

What's on in Fofa

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

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Fofa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.3Ziway 30 km ↓2017 · 128 km
5.2Tulu Bolo 66 km ←1968 · 84 km
5.1Hosaena 4 km ↙2010 · 51 km
5.0Awasa 12 km ↑1995 · 128 km

Fofa from above

Around Fofa1 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Fofa

Jimma AirportJIM
80 km
Hawassa International AirportAWA
128 km
Addis Ababa Bole International AirportADD
189 km

Places near Fofa

Places with a climate like Fofa

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Fofa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Fofa.
What is the hottest month in Fofa?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Fofa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Fofa?
July is the wettest month with about 259 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.