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Bir el Ater, Algeria

Tébessa · Algeria

Bir el Ater is a mid-size city in Tébessa, Algeria with a population of 70,749. Elevation: 2,917 ft (889 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

70,749 Population 120/sq mi density
2,917 ft Elevation 889 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
9.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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People

Population70,749
Density120/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain9.2 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation2,917 ft (889 m)
Population70,749
Population Density120 / sq mi
Elevation2,917 ft (889 m)
Coordinates34.7449°, 8.0602°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceTébessa
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation9.2 inches (234 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bir el Ater

Bir el Ater is a mid-size city in Algeria (Tébessa) with a population of 70,749. The city sits at an elevation of 2,917 feet (889 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in Bir el Ater

Bir el Ater has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jul (32°C), the coldest is Jan (8°C). Average annual precipitation is 149 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C / 46°F -0.6° / 20.4° 7.6
Feb 10.4°C / 51°F 1.5° / 22.4° 7.0
Mar 13.5°C / 56°F 2.2° / 26.6° 27.1
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 5° / 32.4° 15.4
May 22.6°C / 73°F 10.3° / 36.3° 24.3
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 15.9° / 42.4° 6.1
Jul 32°C / 90°F 20° / 44.5° 2.2
Aug 31.4°C / 88°F 21.2° / 43.1° 7.9
Sep 26.8°C / 80°F 16.1° / 38.4° 21.8
Oct 21°C / 70°F 11.5° / 32.9° 10.4
Nov 14.5°C / 58°F 4.6° / 27.1° 11.0
Dec 10.1°C / 50°F 1.9° / 21.4° 8.0
Bir el Ater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,917 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above Algeria avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,917 ft (889 m)
Area587.7 sq mi (1,522.0 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates34.7449°N, 8.0602°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.2"
76% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.14"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 22, 1995 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria M5.4 66 km
Jun 12, 1992 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M5.2 70 km
Mar 20, 1997 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia M5.2 90 km
Aug 17, 2025 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia M5.1 71 km
Apr 4, 2023 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia M5.0 51 km
Jul 9, 2007 64 km N of Debila, Algeria M4.8 118 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 145 km
Apr 4, 2013 20 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia M4.7 114 km
Dec 13, 2001 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria M4.6 66 km
Jul 12, 2006 11 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia M4.6 109 km
Apr 5, 2009 16 km NE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria M4.5 129 km
Aug 17, 2025 42 km W of Chebika, Tunisia M4.5 71 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 149 km
Aug 2, 2007 31 km SW of Khenchela, Algeria M4.4 118 km
May 11, 1994 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.4 81 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 106 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 143 km
Jun 10, 2019 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.3 53 km
May 16, 2010 58 km ESE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria M4.3 86 km
Aug 30, 2025 33 km WNW of Tamaghzah, Tunisia M4.2 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in

Bir el Ater has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Bir el Ater

Institution Type Founded Website
CFPA College

Schools in Bir el Ater

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Moussa Ben Nacer
ابتدائية ابن سينا
CEM Hai Souk
Ecole Hai Souk
Ecole Ben Badis
CEM Zerguine Tahar
Ecole Mustapha Benboulaid
Ecole Ibn Haitham Al Tour
Ecole Cheikh Assoul
CEM Sakher Mohamed Salah
CEM SONAREM
Amara Ibrahim school
CEM Boudiar Boubekeur
Lycée Mouloud Kacem Nait Belkacem
Ecole des Moudjahidines
Ecole Messad Mahmoud
CEM Affif Ali
CEM Trad l'Agha
Nouveau CEM
CEM Ourad Abid
Ecole El Amrani 2
Lycée Farès Tahar
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Radio Stations near Bir el Ater

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Bir el Ater

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

فندق الشفيق

Cafes in Bir el Ater

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

الزيتونة

Bus Stations in Bir el Ater

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #4809683721

Gas Stations in Bir el Ater

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #4547125789
DZ #6764678402
DZ #695916289
DZ #7085807224
DZ #7085807237

Gyms in Bir el Ater

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nidal

Airports Near Bir el Ater

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cheikh Larbi Tébessi AirportTEEMedium Airport

Post Offices in Bir el Ater

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bir el Ater

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
khaled ben oualid
Mosquée El Abbas
Mosquée Omar Ibn Khattab
Zaouia Sidi Abdel Cherif
مسجد سلمان الفارسي

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Algiers

Around Bir el Ater

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 24
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 1
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 1
Hotels 1
Parks 2
Places of Worship 3

🇩🇿 About Algeria

Capital Algiers
Population 42,228,429
Area 2,381,740 km²
GDP (USD) $247,923,887,215
GDP per capita $5,370
HDI 0.745
Life expectancy 76.3 years
Internet users 76.9%
Urban population 74.7%
Currency DZD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +213
TLD .dz
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bir el Ater

What is the population of Bir el Ater?

Bir el Ater has a population of 70,749 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 587.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bir el Ater?

Bir el Ater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.2 inches.

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