Aïn Lechiakh, Algeria

Full City Profile

13,745 Population 254/sq mi density

1,542 ft Elevation 470 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Aïn Lechiakh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,542 ft (470 m)
Area	54.1 sq mi (140.0 km²)
Population Density	254/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1585°N, 2.4051°W
Timezone	Africa/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

426 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	142 km
May 27, 2003	northern Algeria	M5.8	136 km
Sep 4, 1996	20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria	M5.5	101 km
Aug 1, 2014	11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.5	104 km
May 28, 2016	16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria	M5.4	104 km
Feb 9, 1990	20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria	M5.2	69 km
May 29, 2003	7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.2	113 km
May 21, 2003	22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	147 km
May 16, 2010	20 km W of Melouza, Algeria	M5.1	141 km
May 28, 2003	9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.0	111 km
May 21, 2003	17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria	M4.9	130 km
Mar 18, 2025	19 km SW of Lakhdaria, Algeria	M4.8	98 km
May 31, 2016	northern Algeria	M4.8	105 km
Jan 1, 2003	0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria	M4.8	46 km
Apr 10, 2016	17 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria	M4.8	102 km
Jul 17, 2013	0 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria	M4.8	74 km
Jan 17, 2009	10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria	M4.8	73 km
Apr 12, 1990	20 km NNE of Tipasa, Algeria	M4.7	68 km
May 16, 2016	18 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria	M4.7	98 km
Feb 10, 2016	1 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria	M4.7	74 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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	—	89 km
2003	N. ALGERIA	Earthquake	3.0 m	2,287	142 km
1980	EL ASNAM	Eruption + Earthquake	0.7 m	5,000	93 km
1954	SEA OF ALBORAN	Eruption + Earthquake	0.3 m	1,243	74 km
2003	ALGIERS	Earthquake	0.1 m	9	136 km
1891	SEA OF ALBORAN	Earthquake	—	36	66 km
1802	HARBOUR OF ALGIERS	Earthquake	—	—	58 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	48°F (9°C)	3.0 in
March	52°F (11°C)	2.7 in
April	56°F (13°C)	1.9 in
May	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.8 in
July	80°F (27°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	80°F (27°C)	0.3 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	1.1 in
October	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in
November	54°F (12°C)	3.1 in
December	48°F (9°C)	3.5 in	Wettest

Aïn Lechiakh has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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