‘Alem Ketema in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), ‘Alem Ketema sees average daytime highs around 26°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 122 mm of rain over about 21 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 23°C in early September to 28°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels dry.
Fall is ‘Alem Ketema's best season of the year to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see ‘Alem Ketema's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 26°C
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 122 mm
- 21 wet days
- Avg wind
- 5 km/h
- Travel score
- 7.5
- best season of the year
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in ‘Alem Ketema in Fall
Over the season highs climb from about 23°C in early September to 28°C by late November.
A typical fall day in ‘Alem Ketema reaches about 26°C and drops to 13°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is November, the coolest November.
‘Alem Ketema weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 13° | 5 | 1.1 | 11.5 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 30° / 14° | 8 | 2.1 | 11.7 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 31° / 16° | 25 | 4.9 | 11.9 | 5.5 |
| Apr | 31° / 17° | 25 | 5.3 | 12.2 | 5.3 |
| May | 31° / 17° | 21 | 4 | 12.5 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 28° / 17° | 41 | 7.1 | 12.6 | 6.2 |
| Jul | 24° / 16° | 243 | 27.1 | 12.5 | 4.4 |
| Aug | 23° / 15° | 266 | 29.5 | 12.3 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 24° / 14° | 107 | 17.6 | 12.1 | 5.9 |
| Oct | 27° / 13° | 11 | 2 | 11.8 | 8.2 |
| Nov | 28° / 13° | 4 | 0.9 | 11.5 | 8.3 |
| Dec | 28° / 12° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.4 | 8.4 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
‘Alem Ketema gets around 122 mm of rain over 21 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 5 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min in early September to 11 h 30 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 6.0 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for ‘Alem Ketema
None of ‘Alem Ketema's seasonal hazards peak in fall. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do.
‘Alem Ketema's monsoon runs July–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is fall a good time to visit ‘Alem Ketema?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is one of the better times to visit ‘Alem Ketema for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for ‘Alem Ketema in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, ‘Alem Ketema sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 13°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 21 days see rain.
UV index in ‘Alem Ketema in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in ‘Alem Ketema peaks around March 19 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 11 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in ‘Alem Ketema in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in ‘Alem Ketema is worst in June — around 45 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 38 | 37 | 38 | 35 | 39 | 45 | 35 | 34 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 38 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | Poor |
| Feb | 37 | Poor |
| Mar | 38 | Poor |
| Apr | 35 | Poor |
| May | 39 | Poor |
| Jun | 45 | Poor |
| Jul | 35 | Moderate |
| Aug | 34 | Moderate |
| Sep | 45 | Poor |
| Oct | 40 | Poor |
| Nov | 36 | Poor |
| Dec | 38 | Poor |
Where is ‘Alem Ketema?
‘Alem Ketema sits at 10.1°N, 39.0°E, 1,931 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is Fichē, 46 km away.
Topography around ‘Alem Ketema
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of ‘Alem Ketema.
Within 3 km, the terrain around ‘Alem Ketema has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,014 m around an average of 2,045 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,384 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,481 m.
The land around ‘Alem Ketema is covered by cropland (57%) and shrubs (24%) within 3 km, cropland (48%) and shrubs (27%) within 16 km, and cropland (67%) within 80 km.
Ethiopia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / F / L
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 37% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $933
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 14%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 8.5
- per 100k, 2012
- Road deaths
- 28.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 499
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for ‘Alem Ketema (10.0833°, 39.0333°, elevation 1,931 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.