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Jijel, Algeria

Full City Profile

131,513 Population 5,459/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Jijel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area24.1 sq mi (62.4 km²)
Population Density5,459/sq mi
Coordinates36.8210°N, 5.7635°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.38"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

196 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Oct 10, 2024.

Mar 18, 2021 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria M6.0 51 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km S of el hed, Algeria M5.7 92 km
Aug 18, 2000 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria M5.2 99 km
Mar 19, 2022 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.2 51 km
Mar 20, 2006 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria M5.2 45 km
May 19, 2013 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 47 km
Mar 26, 2020 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria M5.0 106 km
May 26, 2013 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 53 km
Nov 28, 2012 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 42 km
Apr 5, 2002 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria M5.0 118 km
Mar 18, 2021 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 41 km
Nov 16, 2000 northern Algeria M4.9 91 km
Jan 24, 2020 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria M4.9 17 km
Jul 13, 2019 30 km N of Jijel, Algeria M4.9 31 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km WSW of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria M4.8 118 km
Mar 21, 2015 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria M4.8 128 km
Apr 1, 2021 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria M4.8 136 km
Feb 24, 2021 24 km SSW of Salah Bey, Algeria M4.7 139 km
Aug 15, 2017 10 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria M4.7 130 km
Oct 27, 1998 10 km S of Draa Klalouche, Algeria M4.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake 5.0 m 8 32 km
1856 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake 3.8 m 5 32 km
2021 N. ALGERIA Earthquake 0.1 m 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in Wettest

Jijel has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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