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Mascara, Algeria

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108,629 Population 3,413/sq mi density
1,936 ft Elevation 590 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Mascara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,936 ft (590 m)
Area31.8 sq mi (82.4 km²)
Population Density3,413/sq mi
Coordinates35.3966°N, 0.1403°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

212 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 14, 2024.

Aug 18, 1994 8 km E of Sig, Algeria M5.9 26 km
Dec 22, 1999 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria M5.6 129 km
Jun 6, 2008 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M5.5 90 km
Jul 24, 2008 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria M4.9 105 km
May 22, 2014 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.8 44 km
Apr 23, 2018 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.7 70 km
Jul 14, 1997 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria M4.7 111 km
Jun 26, 2022 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.6 75 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria M4.6 69 km
Jun 18, 2008 9 km NE of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria M4.6 123 km
Dec 22, 1999 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.6 138 km
Feb 14, 2024 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria M4.6 24 km
Jul 23, 2006 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria M4.5 65 km
Dec 10, 1998 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria M4.5 23 km
Aug 18, 1994 7 km E of Sig, Algeria M4.5 28 km
Jun 6, 2008 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.5 85 km
Jul 23, 2006 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria M4.4 60 km
Jul 16, 2022 60 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.4 119 km
May 21, 2005 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria M4.4 120 km
Jul 7, 2005 1 km SSW of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.3 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1790 ORAN Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 75 km
1980 EL ASNAM Eruption + Earthquake 0.7 m 5,000 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 65°F (19°C) 1.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Mascara has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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