Béchar, Algeria

Full City Profile

165,627 Population
2,559 ft Elevation 780 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Béchar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 92°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average92°F (34°C)

Geography

Elevation2,559 ft (780 m)
Coordinates31.6167°N, 2.2167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.0"
92% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 5, 2008.

May 23, 1990 64 km W of Bouarfa, Morocco M4.4 111 km
May 7, 1994 78 km ENE of Arfoud, Morocco M4.2 119 km
May 12, 1994 72 km ENE of Arfoud, Morocco M4.0 124 km
Feb 5, 2008 71 km SE of Bouarfa, Morocco M4.0 100 km
Sep 29, 1993 74 km ENE of Arfoud, Morocco M3.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in
July 92°F (34°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 91°F (33°C) 0.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Wettest

Béchar has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 49°F in January to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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