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El Attaf, Algeria

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33,349 Population 857/sq mi density
518 ft Elevation 158 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
El Attaf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area38.9 sq mi (100.8 km²)
Population Density857/sq mi
Coordinates36.2239°N, 1.6719°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

221 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 18, 2022.

Sep 4, 1996 20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria M5.5 137 km
Feb 9, 1990 20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria M5.2 95 km
Jul 20, 2005 68 km NW of Abou el Hassan, Algeria M5.0 115 km
Jul 17, 2013 0 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria M4.8 131 km
May 22, 2014 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.8 138 km
Jan 17, 2009 10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria M4.8 15 km
Jan 1, 2003 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria M4.8 112 km
Feb 1, 2015 5 km SSE of Bouinan, Algeria M4.7 124 km
Apr 12, 1990 20 km NNE of Tipasa, Algeria M4.7 95 km
Jan 19, 1992 8 km E of El Abadia, Algeria M4.7 12 km
Jul 14, 1997 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria M4.7 55 km
Apr 23, 2018 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.7 148 km
Jan 2, 2018 11 km SW of El Affroun, Algeria M4.7 80 km
Feb 10, 2016 1 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria M4.7 131 km
Jun 18, 2008 9 km NE of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria M4.6 56 km
Mar 11, 1990 11 km SW of Bou Ismaïl, Algeria M4.6 91 km
Apr 25, 2012 25 km N of El Abadia, Algeria M4.6 31 km
Jan 8, 2018 6 km ESE of Hadjout, Algeria M4.5 79 km
Jul 23, 2006 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria M4.5 105 km
Jun 12, 2004 10 km W of Berrouaghia, Algeria M4.4 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 — 135 km
1980 EL ASNAM Eruption + Earthquake 0.7 m 5,000 27 km
1954 SEA OF ALBORAN Eruption + Earthquake 0.3 m 1,243 9 km
1891 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake — 36 33 km
1802 HARBOUR OF ALGIERS Earthquake — — 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest

El Attaf has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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