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Jerissa, Tunisia

Full City Profile

9,807 Population 7,909/sq mi density
2,080 ft Elevation 634 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Jerissa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,080 ft (634 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density7,909/sq mi
Coordinates35.8451°N, 8.6303°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.05"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 25, 2023.

Sep 22, 1995 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria M5.4 69 km
Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 84 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 113 km
Dec 3, 1998 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia M4.9 34 km
Apr 1, 2021 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria M4.8 144 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 110 km
Dec 13, 2001 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria M4.6 135 km
Nov 30, 1998 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia M4.6 48 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 145 km
Jul 30, 1998 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria M4.5 148 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 89 km
Jan 31, 2008 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria M4.4 130 km
Jan 19, 1997 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria M4.3 115 km
Jan 22, 2004 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria M4.3 99 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 120 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 145 km
Jan 9, 2012 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria M4.2 74 km
Feb 2, 2018 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria M4.2 124 km
Apr 15, 2008 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia M4.2 114 km
Aug 7, 2007 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia M4.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Wettest

Jerissa has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.4").

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