Miliana, Algeria

Full City Profile

43,366 Population 2,741/sq mi density

2,372 ft Elevation 723 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Miliana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	63.4°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,372 ft (723 m)
Area	15.8 sq mi (41.0 km²)
Population Density	2,741/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3055°N, 2.2248°W
Timezone	Africa/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"

33% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.94"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

384 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Mar 18, 2025.

May 21, 2003	25 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria	M6.8	146 km
May 27, 2003	northern Algeria	M5.8	140 km
Aug 1, 2014	11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.5	105 km
Sep 4, 1996	20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria	M5.5	95 km
May 28, 2016	16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria	M5.4	117 km
May 29, 2003	7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.2	116 km
Feb 9, 1990	20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria	M5.2	57 km
May 28, 2003	9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria	M5.0	113 km
May 21, 2003	17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria	M4.9	133 km
May 31, 2016	northern Algeria	M4.8	116 km
Jan 17, 2009	10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria	M4.8	54 km
Mar 18, 2025	19 km SW of Lakhdaria, Algeria	M4.8	110 km
Jan 1, 2003	0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria	M4.8	65 km
Apr 10, 2016	17 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria	M4.8	115 km
Jul 17, 2013	0 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria	M4.8	81 km
Jul 14, 1997	9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria	M4.7	103 km
Apr 12, 1990	20 km NNE of Tipasa, Algeria	M4.7	57 km
Feb 1, 2015	5 km SSE of Bouinan, Algeria	M4.7	73 km
May 16, 2016	18 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria	M4.7	112 km
Jan 19, 1992	8 km E of El Abadia, Algeria	M4.7	40 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1365	ALGIERS	Earthquake	5.0 m	—	88 km
2003	N. ALGERIA	Earthquake	3.0 m	2,287	146 km
1980	EL ASNAM	Eruption + Earthquake	0.7 m	5,000	77 km
1954	SEA OF ALBORAN	Eruption + Earthquake	0.3 m	1,243	57 km
2003	ALGIERS	Earthquake	0.1 m	9	140 km
1891	SEA OF ALBORAN	Earthquake	—	36	44 km
1802	HARBOUR OF ALGIERS	Earthquake	—	—	64 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	51°F (10°C)	3.3 in
March	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
April	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
May	65°F (19°C)	1.9 in
June	74°F (23°C)	0.6 in
July	81°F (27°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	82°F (28°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	75°F (24°C)	1.1 in
October	65°F (19°C)	2.2 in
November	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
December	51°F (11°C)	3.9 in	Wettest

Miliana has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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