Beni Douala, Algeria

Full City Profile

33,611 Population 1,592/sq mi density

2,638 ft Elevation 804 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Beni Douala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.9°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,638 ft (804 m)
Area	21.1 sq mi (54.7 km²)
Population Density	1,592/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6195°N, 4.0828°W
Timezone	Africa/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"

7% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.98"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

616 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
Mar 18, 2021	21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria	M6.0	105 km
May 27, 2003	northern Algeria	M5.8	57 km
May 21, 2003	10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.7	46 km
Nov 10, 2000	5 km S of el hed, Algeria	M5.7	62 km
Aug 1, 2014	11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.5	85 km
Sep 4, 1996	20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria	M5.5	115 km
May 28, 2016	16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria	M5.4	55 km
May 14, 2010	10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria	M5.3	80 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria	M5.2	73 km
Feb 9, 1990	20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria	M5.2	144 km
May 29, 2003	7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.2	68 km
May 22, 2003	12 km N of Dellys, Algeria	M5.2	48 km
Mar 20, 2006	23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria	M5.2	111 km
Aug 18, 2000	13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria	M5.2	93 km
Mar 19, 2022	13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria	M5.2	102 km
May 21, 2003	22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	56 km
May 16, 2010	20 km W of Melouza, Algeria	M5.1	70 km
May 22, 2003	30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	65 km
May 26, 2013	8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria	M5.0	99 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
1365	ALGIERS	Earthquake	5.0 m	—	99 km
2003	N. ALGERIA	Earthquake	3.0 m	2,287	55 km
2003	ALGIERS	Earthquake	0.1 m	9	57 km
2021	N. ALGERIA	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	105 km
1802	HARBOUR OF ALGIERS	Earthquake	—	—	107 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	5.8 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	3.9 in
March	53°F (12°C)	3.8 in
April	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
May	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in
June	72°F (22°C)	1.0 in
July	78°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	80°F (27°C)	0.3 in	Warmest
September	74°F (23°C)	1.6 in
October	64°F (18°C)	2.9 in
November	56°F (13°C)	4.9 in
December	49°F (9°C)	6.0 in	Wettest

Beni Douala has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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