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Beni Tamou, Algeria

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33,846 Population 3,088/sq mi density
315 ft Elevation 96 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Beni Tamou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²)
Population Density3,088/sq mi
Coordinates36.5383°N, 2.8217°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

584 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 87 km
May 27, 2003 northern Algeria M5.8 81 km
May 21, 2003 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.7 101 km
Aug 1, 2014 11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.5 48 km
Sep 4, 1996 20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria M5.5 50 km
May 28, 2016 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria M5.4 63 km
May 14, 2010 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria M5.3 136 km
Feb 9, 1990 20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria M5.2 41 km
May 29, 2003 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.2 57 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria M5.2 135 km
May 22, 2003 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria M5.2 113 km
May 21, 2003 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 92 km
May 16, 2010 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria M5.1 119 km
May 22, 2003 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 94 km
May 28, 2003 9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.0 55 km
May 21, 2003 17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria M4.9 74 km
Jan 1, 2003 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria M4.8 46 km
Jul 17, 2013 0 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria M4.8 24 km
May 31, 2016 northern Algeria M4.8 61 km
May 22, 2003 25 km NNW of Dellys, Algeria M4.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 — 33 km
2003 N. ALGERIA Earthquake 3.0 m 2,287 87 km
1980 EL ASNAM Eruption + Earthquake 0.7 m 5,000 135 km
1954 SEA OF ALBORAN Eruption + Earthquake 0.3 m 1,243 114 km
2003 ALGIERS Earthquake 0.1 m 9 81 km
1891 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake — 36 91 km
1802 HARBOUR OF ALGIERS Earthquake — — 8 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in

Beni Tamou has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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