Bou Salem, Tunisia

Full City Profile

20,818 Population 6,252/sq mi density

417 ft Elevation 127 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Bou Salem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	64.5°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	417 ft (127 m)
Area	3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density	6,252/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6073°N, 8.9698°W
Timezone	Africa/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Mar 8, 2018.

Jun 24, 2002	15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia	M5.2	118 km
Sep 17, 1994	6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia	M5.2	24 km
Dec 3, 1998	10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia	M4.9	57 km
Mar 8, 2018	11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia	M4.7	136 km
Aug 12, 2001	16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia	M4.6	111 km
Nov 30, 1998	7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia	M4.6	45 km
Jul 30, 1998	18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria	M4.5	149 km
May 13, 2007	7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia	M4.5	76 km
Jul 15, 1993	9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia	M4.5	39 km
Jan 19, 1997	11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria	M4.3	148 km
Jan 26, 1995	13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia	M4.3	84 km
Jan 30, 1995	7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia	M4.3	120 km
Jan 22, 2004	11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria	M4.3	65 km
Apr 15, 2008	11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia	M4.2	39 km
Jan 9, 2012	25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria	M4.2	73 km
Jul 2, 2004	10 km E of El Tarf, Algeria	M4.1	51 km
Sep 25, 1995	22 km E of Tébessa, Algeria	M4.1	144 km
Oct 6, 1995	25 km NNE of Tébessa, Algeria	M4.1	128 km
May 22, 1995	9 km NNE of Tébessa, Algeria	M4.1	144 km
May 14, 1996	18 km ESE of Ben Mehidi, Algeria	M3.9	78 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	51°F (11°C)	2.8 in
March	54°F (12°C)	2.4 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.9 in
May	67°F (20°C)	1.4 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.8 in
July	81°F (27°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	82°F (28°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
September	76°F (24°C)	1.4 in
October	68°F (20°C)	2.0 in
November	58°F (15°C)	2.4 in
December	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in	Wettest

Bou Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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