Draâ Esmar, Algeria

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7,465 Population 436/sq mi density

2,887 ft Elevation 880 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Draâ Esmar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,887 ft (880 m)
Area	17.1 sq mi (44.4 km²)
Population Density	436/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2735°N, 2.7170°W
Timezone	Africa/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"

26% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

589 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	112 km
May 27, 2003	northern Algeria	M5.8	107 km
May 21, 2003	10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.7	125 km
Sep 4, 1996	20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria	M5.5	80 km
Aug 1, 2014	11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.5	77 km
May 28, 2016	16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria	M5.4	74 km
May 14, 2010	10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria	M5.3	133 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria	M5.2	133 km
May 29, 2003	7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.2	83 km
Feb 9, 1990	20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria	M5.2	60 km
May 22, 2003	12 km N of Dellys, Algeria	M5.2	137 km
May 16, 2010	20 km W of Melouza, Algeria	M5.1	116 km
May 21, 2003	22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	118 km
May 22, 2003	30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria	M5.1	121 km
May 28, 2003	9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.0	84 km
May 21, 2003	17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria	M4.9	101 km
Mar 18, 2025	19 km SW of Lakhdaria, Algeria	M4.8	67 km
Jan 17, 2009	10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria	M4.8	98 km
May 22, 2003	25 km NNW of Dellys, Algeria	M4.8	139 km
May 31, 2016	northern Algeria	M4.8	74 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	—	64 km
2003	N. ALGERIA	Earthquake	3.0 m	2,287	112 km
1980	EL ASNAM	Eruption + Earthquake	0.7 m	5,000	121 km
1954	SEA OF ALBORAN	Eruption + Earthquake	0.3 m	1,243	101 km
2003	ALGIERS	Earthquake	0.1 m	9	107 km
1891	SEA OF ALBORAN	Earthquake	—	36	86 km
1802	HARBOUR OF ALGIERS	Earthquake	—	—	30 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	3.4 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.1 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
May	62°F (16°C)	2.2 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.9 in
July	78°F (25°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	78°F (26°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	71°F (21°C)	1.1 in
October	62°F (16°C)	2.3 in
November	52°F (11°C)	3.8 in
December	46°F (8°C)	4.6 in	Wettest

Draâ Esmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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