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Matmata, Tunisia

Full City Profile

2,406 Population 24/sq mi density
1,240 ft Elevation 378 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Matmata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Area98.8 sq mi (255.8 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates33.5445°N, 9.9716°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.9"
79% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.26"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2025.

May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 99 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 116 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 107 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 126 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 111 km
May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 115 km
Jun 19, 1992 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.2 146 km
May 29, 2008 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia M4.2 94 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 106 km
Jan 5, 1998 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia M3.9 38 km
May 9, 2001 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia M3.8 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
March 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
June 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in

Matmata has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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