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Beni Saf, Algeria

Full City Profile

39,749 Population 1,679/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Beni Saf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area23.7 sq mi (61.3 km²)
Population Density1,679/sq mi
Coordinates35.3010°N, 1.3823°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

296 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 M5.9 118 km
Dec 22, 1999 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria M5.6 10 km
Jun 6, 2008 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M5.5 92 km
May 23, 1993 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco M5.4 102 km
Mar 12, 1992 36 km E of Melilla, Spain M5.3 104 km
Jul 24, 2008 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria M4.9 53 km
Jul 11, 2017 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.8 63 km
Jun 26, 2022 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.6 112 km
Feb 14, 2024 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria M4.6 139 km
Dec 22, 1999 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.6 1 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria M4.6 82 km
Jun 6, 2008 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.5 90 km
Dec 10, 1998 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria M4.5 118 km
Aug 18, 1994 7 km E of Sig, Algeria M4.5 118 km
Dec 21, 1992 39 km ENE of Melilla, Spain M4.4 104 km
May 21, 2005 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria M4.4 20 km
Mar 13, 1992 28 km NW of Saidia, Morocco M4.3 96 km
Jul 7, 2005 1 km SSW of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.3 76 km
Jul 8, 2017 70 km NW of El Amria, Algeria M4.3 71 km
Mar 6, 2015 8 km SW of Zaïo, Morocco M4.3 137 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 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in Wettest

Beni Saf has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 53°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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