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’Aïn el Hadjar, Algeria

Full City Profile

12,996 Population 65/sq mi density
3,360 ft Elevation 1,024 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
’Aïn el Hadjar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,360 ft (1,024 m)
Area200.7 sq mi (519.9 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates34.7585°N, 0.1453°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 14, 2024.

Aug 18, 1994 8 km E of Sig, Algeria M5.9 88 km
Dec 22, 1999 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria M5.6 144 km
Jun 6, 2008 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M5.5 145 km
Jul 24, 2008 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria M4.9 142 km
May 22, 2014 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.8 115 km
Apr 23, 2018 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.7 140 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria M4.6 115 km
Feb 14, 2024 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria M4.6 94 km
Jun 26, 2022 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.6 137 km
Aug 18, 1994 7 km E of Sig, Algeria M4.5 90 km
Dec 10, 1998 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria M4.5 81 km
Jun 6, 2008 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.5 138 km
Jul 23, 2006 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria M4.5 127 km
Jul 23, 2006 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria M4.4 119 km
May 21, 2005 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria M4.4 139 km
Jan 9, 2008 23 km NNE of Tiaret, Algeria M4.3 145 km
Jul 7, 2005 1 km SSW of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.3 132 km
Dec 1, 1997 9 km NNE of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.3 130 km
Jun 6, 2008 7 km NW of Bir el Djir, Algeria M4.2 131 km
Mar 20, 2014 12 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1790 ORAN Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in

’Aïn el Hadjar has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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