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Béjaïa, Algeria

Full City Profile

176,139 Population 3,794/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Béjaïa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area46.4 sq mi (120.2 km²)
Population Density3,794/sq mi
Coordinates36.7559°N, 5.0843°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

530 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Oct 10, 2024.

May 21, 2003 25 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M6.8 131 km
Mar 18, 2021 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria M6.0 21 km
May 27, 2003 northern Algeria M5.8 136 km
May 21, 2003 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.7 116 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km S of el hed, Algeria M5.7 33 km
May 28, 2016 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria M5.4 145 km
May 14, 2010 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria M5.3 129 km
May 22, 2003 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria M5.2 107 km
Aug 18, 2000 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria M5.2 63 km
Mar 20, 2006 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria M5.2 26 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria M5.2 122 km
Mar 19, 2022 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.2 14 km
May 22, 2003 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 134 km
May 21, 2003 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 128 km
May 16, 2010 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria M5.1 131 km
May 19, 2013 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 17 km
Nov 28, 2012 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 29 km
May 26, 2013 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 9 km
Mar 26, 2020 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria M5.0 116 km
Mar 18, 2021 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 67 km
1856 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake 3.8 m 5 67 km
2003 N. ALGERIA Earthquake 3.0 m 2,287 131 km
2003 ALGIERS Earthquake 0.1 m 9 136 km
2021 N. ALGERIA Earthquake 0.1 m — 20 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Béjaïa has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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