’Aïn Boucif, Algeria

Full City Profile

11,989 Population 86/sq mi density

3,684 ft Elevation 1,123 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

’Aïn Boucif enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	57.3°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,684 ft (1,123 m)
Area	139.3 sq mi (360.7 km²)
Population Density	86/sq mi
Coordinates	35.8912°N, 3.1585°W
Timezone	Africa/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.87"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

539 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	127 km
May 27, 2003	northern Algeria	M5.8	122 km
May 21, 2003	10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.7	134 km
Aug 1, 2014	11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.5	107 km
Sep 4, 1996	20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria	M5.5	124 km
May 28, 2016	16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria	M5.4	68 km
May 14, 2010	10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria	M5.3	87 km
May 29, 2003	7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.2	105 km
Feb 9, 1990	20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria	M5.2	116 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria	M5.2	89 km
May 22, 2003	12 km N of Dellys, Algeria	M5.2	144 km
May 16, 2010	20 km W of Melouza, Algeria	M5.1	73 km
May 22, 2003	30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	139 km
May 21, 2003	22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	132 km
Apr 2, 2006	29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria	M5.1	126 km
May 28, 2003	9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.0	110 km
May 21, 2003	17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria	M4.9	119 km
Aug 7, 2006	29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria	M4.9	130 km
Apr 10, 2016	17 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria	M4.8	62 km
Jan 1, 2003	0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria	M4.8	35 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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	—	102 km
2003	N. ALGERIA	Earthquake	3.0 m	2,287	127 km
1954	SEA OF ALBORAN	Eruption + Earthquake	0.3 m	1,243	147 km
2003	ALGIERS	Earthquake	0.1 m	9	122 km
1891	SEA OF ALBORAN	Earthquake	—	36	139 km
1802	HARBOUR OF ALGIERS	Earthquake	—	—	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	2.9 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	44°F (7°C)	2.0 in
March	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
April	53°F (12°C)	1.5 in
May	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.8 in
July	76°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	76°F (24°C)	0.3 in	Warmest
September	69°F (21°C)	1.1 in
October	60°F (15°C)	1.3 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
December	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in

’Aïn Boucif has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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