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Aïn Smara, Algeria

Full City Profile

32,057 Population 477/sq mi density
2,057 ft Elevation 627 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Aïn Smara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,057 ft (627 m)
Area67.2 sq mi (174.0 km²)
Population Density477/sq mi
Coordinates36.2674°N, 6.5014°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 7, 2022.

Mar 18, 2021 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria M6.0 137 km
Mar 20, 2006 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria M5.2 112 km
Aug 18, 2000 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria M5.2 137 km
Mar 19, 2022 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.2 134 km
Nov 28, 2012 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 130 km
May 26, 2013 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 129 km
May 19, 2013 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 121 km
Apr 5, 2002 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria M5.0 67 km
Mar 26, 2020 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria M5.0 80 km
Mar 18, 2021 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 128 km
Jul 13, 2019 30 km N of Jijel, Algeria M4.9 114 km
Jan 24, 2020 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria M4.9 96 km
Apr 1, 2021 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria M4.8 64 km
Mar 21, 2015 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria M4.8 99 km
Mar 18, 2021 18 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M4.7 132 km
Feb 14, 2007 7 km WNW of Bougaa, Algeria M4.7 133 km
Mar 5, 2017 13 km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria M4.7 38 km
Aug 15, 2017 10 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria M4.7 93 km
Feb 24, 2021 24 km SSW of Salah Bey, Algeria M4.7 139 km
Oct 27, 1998 10 km S of Draa Klalouche, Algeria M4.7 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake 5.0 m 8 117 km
1856 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake 3.8 m 5 117 km
2021 N. ALGERIA Earthquake 0.1 m 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in

Aïn Smara has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.3").

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