Aïn Bessem, Algeria

Full City Profile

32,548 Population 669/sq mi density

2,221 ft Elevation 677 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Aïn Bessem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,221 ft (677 m)
Area	48.7 sq mi (126.0 km²)
Population Density	669/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2933°N, 3.6732°W
Timezone	Africa/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

585 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Mar 18, 2025.

May 21, 2003	25 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M6.8	75 km
May 27, 2003	northern Algeria	M5.8	72 km
Nov 10, 2000	5 km S of el hed, Algeria	M5.7	104 km
May 21, 2003	10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.7	76 km
Aug 1, 2014	11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.5	77 km
Sep 4, 1996	20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria	M5.5	105 km
May 28, 2016	16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria	M5.4	21 km
May 14, 2010	10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria	M5.3	59 km
Mar 19, 2022	13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria	M5.2	149 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria	M5.2	56 km
May 22, 2003	12 km N of Dellys, Algeria	M5.2	85 km
Feb 9, 1990	20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria	M5.2	120 km
Aug 18, 2000	13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria	M5.2	117 km
May 29, 2003	7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.2	65 km
May 22, 2003	30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	88 km
May 21, 2003	22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	79 km
May 16, 2010	20 km W of Melouza, Algeria	M5.1	42 km
May 19, 2013	16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria	M5.0	149 km
May 26, 2013	8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria	M5.0	143 km
May 28, 2003	9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.0	74 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1365	ALGIERS	Earthquake	5.0 m	—	82 km
2003	N. ALGERIA	Earthquake	3.0 m	2,287	75 km
2003	ALGIERS	Earthquake	0.1 m	9	72 km
1802	HARBOUR OF ALGIERS	Earthquake	—	—	73 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	2.5 in
March	51°F (10°C)	2.5 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	2.0 in
June	71°F (22°C)	1.0 in
July	79°F (26°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	79°F (26°C)	0.3 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	1.2 in
October	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
November	52°F (11°C)	3.0 in
December	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in	Wettest

Aïn Bessem has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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