During February 2026, days were remained warm over several portions of lowlands of Ethiopia, in particularly over Gambella, Somali,Afar, Benishangul Gumuz, Southern Oromia, some part of Southern Ethiopia and Sidama regions (Fig. 3.1.2). Specifically, the extreme maximum temperature values were as high as 44.6, 43.5, 41.4, 40.8, 39.1, 39, 38.4, 38, 37.6, and 37 in OC over over Metema, Fugnuido, Gambella, Elidar, Nazreth, Gode, Gewane, Semera, Kibridahar, and Awash Arba, respectively station respectively (Table 3.1.1).

On the other hand, the extreme minimum temperature values were below 5°C, covering some highland parts of Amhara, the adjoining areas of Oromia, and the Amhara region. Specifically, the extreme minimum temperature values were 44.6, 43.5, 41.4, 40.8, 39.1, 39, 38.4, 38, 37.6, 37 °C over Alemaya, Bui, Jijiga, Ambamariam, D/Brehan, Wegeltena, Mehalmeda, Robe, Alemketema, Adelle, and Dangla, respectively (Table 3.1.2.

During February 2026, monthly rainfall exceeded 50 mm, with heavy rainfall occurring over Southwest Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, and pockets in the Oromia region. In particular, the monthly total rainfall values of February 2024 were as high as 148.4, 142.6, 132.8, 80.4, 61.5, 60.7, 56.4, 52 mm over Gatira, Jinka, Sawula, Majji, Tepi, Jimma, Aman, and Wolaita Sodo stations, respectively.

In general, the monthly total rainfall amount of February 2026 was below normal over part of Most parts of eastern, central, northern, and southeastern regions. On the other hand, it was above normal over in the southwestern and some central parts of the country. These areas likely experienced more favorable conditions for early planting, pasture regeneration, and water availability. The rainfall was normal in parts of the northwest, as well as small pockets in the south and central regions(Fig.3.2.2).