Except over some places in Oromia, Somali, SNNPR and Benishangul Gumuz, the rainfall activity of the year 2022 was near normal to above over most parts of the country. Gambella, the adjoining SNNPR & west Oromia areas and pocket areas of Amhara, Oromia & Afar had recorded above normal rainfall. But some places over Oromia, Somali and Benishangul Gumuz encountered a rainfall deficiency.

Higher values of extreme maximum temperature values were recorded in February, March, April, May, June, July and September. In particular, the extreme maximum temperature values had exceeded 42oC over Awash Araba, Aysha, Dubti, Elidar, Fugnuido, Gewane, Gode, Metema, Mille, Semera and Sherkole. 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 Adelle, Alemaya, Debre Birhan, Wegel Tena, Bale Robe, Kulumsa and Mehal Meda.