Chlef, Algeria
Full City Profile
155,134
Population
2,060/sq mi density
381 ft
Elevation
116 meters
64°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
Chlef enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 75.3 sq mi (195.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,060/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1653°N, 1.3345°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.7 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | EL ASNAM | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | 5,000 | 5 km |
| 1954 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,243 | 26 km |
| 1891 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | - | 36 | 56 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | - | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in |
Chlef has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.1").