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El Meghaïer, Algeria

El Mghair · Algeria

El Meghaïer is a mid-size city in El Mghair, Algeria with a population of 39,106. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

39,106 Population 62/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
3.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone

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About El Meghaïer

El Meghaïer

El M'Ghair, also called El Meghaïer or Mhraïer, is a town and commune, and capital of El M'Ghair District and El M'Ghair Province, Algeria. According to the 1998 census it has a population of 49,793, up from 40,228 in 1998, and is the second largest town in the province after Djamaa. Its annual population growth rate is 2.2%.

People

Population39,106
Density62/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain3.3 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population39,106
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates33.9514°, 5.9222°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceEl Mghair
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation3.3 inches (84 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Meghaïer

El Meghaïer is a mid-size city in Algeria (El Mghair) with a population of 39,106. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 93°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.

Climate in El Meghaïer

El Meghaïer has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (36.1°C), the coldest is Jan (10.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 70 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.4°C / 51°F 1.2° / 23.7° 2.5
Feb 13.1°C / 56°F 2.9° / 26.5° 4.2
Mar 16.5°C / 62°F 4.6° / 30.4° 10.8
Apr 20.8°C / 69°F 8.3° / 35.7° 10.6
May 26°C / 79°F 13.3° / 40.6° 8.2
Jun 32.9°C / 91°F 19.8° / 46.7° 2.2
Jul 36.1°C / 97°F 24.9° / 49.8° 0.5
Aug 35.2°C / 95°F 24.7° / 47.2° 4.5
Sep 30.3°C / 86°F 19° / 42.9° 13.5
Oct 23.7°C / 75°F 13.8° / 36.2° 2.8
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 7.1° / 30.6° 6.1
Dec 12.5°C / 54°F 3.1° / 24.7° 4.3
El Meghaïer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 3.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above Algeria avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area627.4 sq mi (1,624.9 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates33.9514°N, 5.9222°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.3"
91% below Algeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 0.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 17, 2025.

Aug 17, 2025 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia M5.1 146 km
Jul 9, 2007 64 km N of Debila, Algeria M4.8 105 km
Mar 9, 2005 29 km SE of Barika, Algeria M4.6 144 km
Sep 10, 1999 25 km N of Tolga, Algeria M4.5 121 km
Apr 5, 2009 16 km NE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria M4.5 113 km
Aug 17, 2025 42 km W of Chebika, Tunisia M4.5 149 km
May 30, 2017 28 km WNW of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria M4.3 101 km
May 16, 2010 58 km ESE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria M4.3 132 km
Dec 14, 1998 26 km SW of Arris, Algeria M4.2 127 km
Apr 13, 2022 23 km WNW of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria M4.2 94 km
Mar 3, 2009 24 km SSE of Arris, Algeria M4.2 131 km
Aug 2, 2007 9 km NW of Biskra, Algeria M3.8 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
June 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in
July 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 92°F (33°C) 0.1 in
September 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Wettest
November 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in

El Meghaïer has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 53°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (0.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in El Meghaïer

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
المدرسة الابتدائية العربي التبسي
ثانوية حبة عبد المجيد
متقن عبيد مروش
متوسطة الشهيد عيسى مشحاط
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Radio Stations near El Meghaïer

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in El Meghaïer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Maktabat an-Nadjah0.0

Cafes in El Meghaïer

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

قهوة بوشمال

Train Stations in El Meghaïer

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El M'Ghair
N'Sigha

Gas Stations in El Meghaïer

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DZ #288838340
DZ #4247637704
نفطال

Banks in El Meghaïer

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

بنك الفلاحة والتنمية الريفية

Stadiums & Teams in El Meghaïer

TeamLeagueDivision

Post Offices in El Meghaïer

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Nessigha Post
بريد الجزائر

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Meghaïer

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
El Atik
مسجد أبي بكر الصديق

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Algiers
Elevation
-22 m (-72 ft)

🇩🇿 About Algeria

Capital Algiers
Population 42,228,429
Area 2,381,740 km²
GDP (USD) $247,923,887,215
GDP per capita $5,370
HDI 0.745
Life expectancy 76.3 years
Internet users 76.9%
Urban population 74.7%
Currency DZD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +213
TLD .dz
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Meghaïer

What is the population of El Meghaïer?

El Meghaïer has a population of 39,106 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 627.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Meghaïer?

El Meghaïer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 93°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.3 inches.

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