Arhribs, Algeria

Full City Profile

23,958 Population 515/sq mi density

1,230 ft Elevation 375 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Arhribs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	63.3°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	49°F (10°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,230 ft (375 m)
Area	46.5 sq mi (120.4 km²)
Population Density	515/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7936°N, 4.3116°W
Timezone	Africa/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"

5% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 6.50"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

585 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	63 km
Mar 18, 2021	21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria	M6.0	80 km
May 27, 2003	northern Algeria	M5.8	67 km
Nov 10, 2000	5 km S of el hed, Algeria	M5.7	46 km
May 21, 2003	10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.7	49 km
Aug 1, 2014	11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.5	101 km
Sep 4, 1996	20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria	M5.5	129 km
May 28, 2016	16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria	M5.4	82 km
May 14, 2010	10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria	M5.3	101 km
May 29, 2003	7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.2	85 km
Aug 18, 2000	13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria	M5.2	89 km
May 22, 2003	12 km N of Dellys, Algeria	M5.2	43 km
Mar 20, 2006	23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria	M5.2	93 km
Mar 19, 2022	13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria	M5.2	78 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria	M5.2	94 km
May 16, 2010	20 km W of Melouza, Algeria	M5.1	94 km
May 21, 2003	22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	61 km
May 22, 2003	30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	68 km
May 28, 2003	9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.0	93 km
May 26, 2013	8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria	M5.0	77 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
1856	SEA OF ALBORAN	Earthquake	5.0 m	8	128 km
1365	ALGIERS	Earthquake	5.0 m	—	117 km
1856	SEA OF ALBORAN	Earthquake	3.8 m	5	128 km
2003	N. ALGERIA	Earthquake	3.0 m	2,287	63 km
2003	ALGIERS	Earthquake	0.1 m	9	67 km
2021	N. ALGERIA	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	80 km
1802	HARBOUR OF ALGIERS	Earthquake	—	—	130 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (10°C)	6.1 in	Coldest
February	51°F (11°C)	3.9 in
March	55°F (13°C)	3.8 in
April	58°F (15°C)	2.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.9 in
July	79°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	80°F (27°C)	0.3 in	Warmest
September	75°F (24°C)	1.7 in
October	67°F (19°C)	3.2 in
November	58°F (14°C)	5.3 in
December	51°F (10°C)	6.5 in	Wettest

Arhribs has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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