The rainfall activity of the year 2021 was near normal over most parts of the country. However, northern Afar, Gambella and adjoining Oromia places and pocket areas of Oromia and Amahara had experienced above normal rainfall. A rainfall deficiency was the case over parts of south Oromia & Somlai and other pockets areas of Oromia.

Higher values of extreme maximum temperature values were recorded, mostly during the hot season (Belg) and in the first and last months of Kiremt. In particular, the extreme maximum temperature values had exceeded 42oC over Aysha, Chifra, Dalifagi, Dubti, Elidar, Fugnuido, Gambella, Metema, Mille and Semera. On the other hand, nights and early mornings were cold over the highlands of Ethiopia mostly during the dry season (Bega). In association with this, minimum temperature values below the freezing point (0oc) were recorded over Alemaya, Bati, Debre Berhan, Mehal Meda and Immi.