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Khenchela, Algeria

Full City Profile

114,472 Population 10,257/sq mi density
3,701 ft Elevation 1,128 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Khenchela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,701 ft (1,128 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (28.9 km²)
Population Density10,257/sq mi
Coordinates35.4358°N, 7.1433°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 22, 1995 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria M5.4 100 km
Aug 17, 2025 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia M5.1 121 km
Apr 5, 2002 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria M5.0 136 km
Mar 26, 2020 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria M5.0 134 km
Apr 4, 2023 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia M5.0 150 km
Jul 9, 2007 64 km N of Debila, Algeria M4.8 150 km
Apr 1, 2021 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria M4.8 109 km
Mar 21, 2015 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria M4.8 135 km
Oct 27, 1998 10 km S of Draa Klalouche, Algeria M4.7 108 km
Aug 15, 2017 10 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria M4.7 124 km
Mar 5, 2017 13 km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria M4.7 129 km
Mar 9, 2005 29 km SE of Barika, Algeria M4.6 141 km
Mar 15, 2015 7 km NE of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria M4.6 134 km
Jan 31, 2002 5 km N of Arris, Algeria M4.6 73 km
Mar 15, 2021 9 km WNW of Arris, Algeria M4.6 83 km
Dec 13, 2001 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria M4.6 49 km
Jul 17, 2020 2 km WNW of Mila, Algeria M4.6 140 km
Jul 4, 2020 18 km NNE of Batna, Algeria M4.5 86 km
Jun 2, 2008 7 km NW of Hamma Bouziane, Algeria M4.5 126 km
Mar 17, 2021 10 km ENE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria M4.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in

Khenchela has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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