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Biskra, Algeria

Full City Profile

204,661 Population 4,156/sq mi density
377 ft Elevation 115 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Biskra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area49.3 sq mi (127.6 km²)
Population Density4,156/sq mi
Coordinates34.8504°N, 5.7281°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.0"
84% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 0.79"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 20, 2024.

Mar 26, 2020 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria M5.0 113 km
Jul 9, 2007 64 km N of Debila, Algeria M4.8 147 km
Mar 21, 2015 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria M4.8 92 km
Feb 24, 2021 24 km SSW of Salah Bey, Algeria M4.7 106 km
Aug 15, 2017 10 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria M4.7 89 km
Oct 27, 1998 10 km S of Draa Klalouche, Algeria M4.7 98 km
Jan 31, 2002 5 km N of Arris, Algeria M4.6 77 km
Mar 9, 2005 29 km SE of Barika, Algeria M4.6 42 km
Mar 15, 2021 9 km WNW of Arris, Algeria M4.6 68 km
Mar 15, 2015 7 km NE of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria M4.6 96 km
Jul 4, 2020 18 km NNE of Batna, Algeria M4.5 107 km
Sep 10, 1999 25 km N of Tolga, Algeria M4.5 33 km
Apr 5, 2009 16 km NE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria M4.5 84 km
Nov 20, 2000 5 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria M4.4 89 km
Jul 11, 2010 15 km E of Salah Bey, Algeria M4.4 117 km
Aug 2, 2007 31 km SW of Khenchela, Algeria M4.4 115 km
Mar 16, 2013 5 km NNW of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria M4.4 97 km
Mar 17, 1999 9 km ENE of Draa Klalouche, Algeria M4.4 113 km
Mar 17, 2015 5 km N of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria M4.4 97 km
Jun 26, 2006 27 km ENE of Salah Bey, Algeria M4.3 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in
July 90°F (32°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 89°F (32°C) 0.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
October 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in Wettest
November 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in

Biskra has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 51°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (0.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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