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Arzew, Algeria

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58,162 Population 2,354/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Arzew enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 76°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

52°F Jan (11°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area24.7 sq mi (64.0 km²)
Population Density2,354/sq mi
Coordinates35.8505°N, 0.3180°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

229 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 41 km
Dec 22, 1999 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria M5.6 105 km
Jun 6, 2008 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M5.5 31 km
Jul 20, 2005 68 km NW of Abou el Hassan, Algeria M5.0 143 km
Jul 24, 2008 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria M4.9 64 km
Jul 11, 2017 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.8 123 km
May 22, 2014 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.8 51 km
Apr 23, 2018 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.7 38 km
Jul 14, 1997 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria M4.7 134 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria M4.6 35 km
Feb 14, 2024 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria M4.6 47 km
Dec 22, 1999 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.6 114 km
Jun 18, 2008 9 km NE of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria M4.6 130 km
Jun 26, 2022 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.6 10 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 145 km
Dec 10, 1998 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria M4.5 48 km
Aug 18, 1994 7 km E of Sig, Algeria M4.5 40 km
Jul 23, 2006 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria M4.5 84 km
Jun 6, 2008 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.5 28 km
Jul 23, 2006 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria M4.4 87 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 30 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in Wettest

Arzew has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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