Chemini, Algeria

Full City Profile

21,585 Population 981/sq mi density

2,795 ft Elevation 852 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Chemini enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.1°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,795 ft (852 m)
Area	22.0 sq mi (57.0 km²)
Population Density	981/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6000°N, 4.6167°W
Timezone	Africa/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"

11% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.39"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

583 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	96 km
Mar 18, 2021	21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria	M6.0	63 km
May 27, 2003	northern Algeria	M5.8	100 km
Nov 10, 2000	5 km S of el hed, Algeria	M5.7	14 km
May 21, 2003	10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.7	83 km
Aug 1, 2014	11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.5	131 km
May 28, 2016	16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria	M5.4	100 km
May 14, 2010	10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria	M5.3	90 km
Mar 20, 2006	23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria	M5.2	64 km
Mar 19, 2022	13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria	M5.2	58 km
May 29, 2003	7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.2	115 km
Aug 18, 2000	13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria	M5.2	55 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria	M5.2	83 km
May 22, 2003	12 km N of Dellys, Algeria	M5.2	78 km
May 21, 2003	22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	95 km
May 22, 2003	30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	102 km
May 16, 2010	20 km W of Melouza, Algeria	M5.1	89 km
May 28, 2003	9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.0	124 km
May 26, 2013	8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria	M5.0	52 km
May 19, 2013	16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria	M5.0	59 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1856	SEA OF ALBORAN	Earthquake	5.0 m	8	111 km
1365	ALGIERS	Earthquake	5.0 m	—	146 km
1856	SEA OF ALBORAN	Earthquake	3.8 m	5	111 km
2003	N. ALGERIA	Earthquake	3.0 m	2,287	96 km
2003	ALGIERS	Earthquake	0.1 m	9	100 km
2021	N. ALGERIA	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	63 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	5.4 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	46°F (8°C)	3.8 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.2 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.1 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
June	69°F (21°C)	1.1 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
September	71°F (21°C)	1.6 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.6 in
November	53°F (11°C)	4.5 in
December	46°F (8°C)	4.9 in

Chemini has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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