Algiers, Algeria

Full City Profile

2,364,230 Population 16,869/sq mi density

371 ft Elevation 113 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Algiers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	63.8°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	53°F (11°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	371 ft (113 m)
Area	140.2 sq mi (363.0 km²)
Population Density	16,869/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7323°N, 3.0875°W
Timezone	Africa/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.13"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

589 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	55 km
May 27, 2003	northern Algeria	M5.8	49 km
May 21, 2003	10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.7	70 km
Aug 1, 2014	11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.5	16 km
Sep 4, 1996	20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria	M5.5	34 km
May 28, 2016	16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria	M5.4	51 km
May 14, 2010	10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria	M5.3	131 km
May 22, 2003	12 km N of Dellys, Algeria	M5.2	82 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria	M5.2	128 km
May 29, 2003	7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.2	26 km
Feb 9, 1990	20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria	M5.2	55 km
May 16, 2010	20 km W of Melouza, Algeria	M5.1	113 km
May 21, 2003	22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	60 km
May 22, 2003	30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	62 km
May 28, 2003	9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.0	23 km
May 21, 2003	17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria	M4.9	42 km
Nov 16, 2000	northern Algeria	M4.9	149 km
May 31, 2016	northern Algeria	M4.8	46 km
Jan 1, 2003	0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria	M4.8	69 km
Jul 17, 2013	0 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria	M4.8	22 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	—	11 km
2003	N. ALGERIA	Earthquake	3.0 m	2,287	55 km
1954	SEA OF ALBORAN	Eruption + Earthquake	0.3 m	1,243	143 km
2003	ALGIERS	Earthquake	0.1 m	9	49 km
1891	SEA OF ALBORAN	Earthquake	—	36	118 km
1802	HARBOUR OF ALGIERS	Earthquake	—	—	31 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (11°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	53°F (12°C)	3.4 in
March	56°F (13°C)	3.0 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in
June	71°F (22°C)	0.7 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	78°F (26°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	74°F (23°C)	1.5 in
October	67°F (19°C)	2.7 in
November	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in
December	55°F (13°C)	4.1 in	Wettest

Algiers has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 53°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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