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La Marsa, Tunisia

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92,987 Population 425/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
La Marsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area218.9 sq mi (567.0 km²)
Population Density425/sq mi
Coordinates36.8782°N, 10.3247°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 29, 2024.

Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 113 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 121 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 88 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 117 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 101 km
Mar 8, 2018 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M4.7 33 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 117 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 77 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 103 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 49 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 143 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 115 km
Jan 26, 1995 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia M4.3 73 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 81 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 145 km
Apr 15, 2008 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia M4.2 146 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 117 km
Jun 27, 2005 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.2 135 km
Feb 14, 1999 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia M4.1 87 km
Mar 25, 2013 67 km NE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Wettest

La Marsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 53°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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