Boû Arfa, Algeria

Full City Profile

44,143 Population 1,794/sq mi density

791 ft Elevation 241 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Boû Arfa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	791 ft (241 m)
Area	24.6 sq mi (63.7 km²)
Population Density	1,794/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4630°N, 2.8146°W
Timezone	Africa/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

588 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	92 km
May 27, 2003	northern Algeria	M5.8	86 km
May 21, 2003	10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.7	105 km
Sep 4, 1996	20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria	M5.5	58 km
Aug 1, 2014	11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.5	55 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	133 km
Feb 9, 1990	20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria	M5.2	46 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria	M5.2	132 km
May 22, 2003	12 km N of Dellys, Algeria	M5.2	118 km
May 29, 2003	7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.2	63 km
May 16, 2010	20 km W of Melouza, Algeria	M5.1	115 km
May 22, 2003	30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	100 km
May 21, 2003	22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	97 km
May 28, 2003	9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.0	62 km
May 21, 2003	17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria	M4.9	80 km
Jan 17, 2009	10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria	M4.8	107 km
Apr 10, 2016	17 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria	M4.8	63 km
May 31, 2016	northern Algeria	M4.8	62 km
May 22, 2003	25 km NNW of Dellys, Algeria	M4.8	119 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	—	41 km
2003	N. ALGERIA	Earthquake	3.0 m	2,287	92 km
1980	EL ASNAM	Eruption + Earthquake	0.7 m	5,000	132 km
1954	SEA OF ALBORAN	Eruption + Earthquake	0.3 m	1,243	111 km
2003	ALGIERS	Earthquake	0.1 m	9	86 km
1891	SEA OF ALBORAN	Earthquake	—	36	91 km
1802	HARBOUR OF ALGIERS	Earthquake	—	—	9 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	4.6 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	3.4 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.4 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
May	63°F (17°C)	2.5 in
June	70°F (21°C)	1.0 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	78°F (26°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	72°F (22°C)	1.3 in
October	64°F (18°C)	2.7 in
November	55°F (13°C)	4.6 in
December	50°F (10°C)	5.0 in	Wettest

Boû Arfa has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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