Nefta, Tunisia

Full City Profile

21,720 Population 2,659/sq mi density
213 ft Elevation 65 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Nefta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²)
Population Density2,659/sq mi
Coordinates33.8731°N, 7.8777°E
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.4"
91% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.47"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 20, 1997 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia M5.2 39 km
Jun 12, 1992 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M5.2 53 km
Aug 17, 2025 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia M5.1 70 km
Apr 4, 2023 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia M5.0 48 km
Jul 9, 2007 64 km N of Debila, Algeria M4.8 81 km
Apr 4, 2013 20 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia M4.7 20 km
Dec 13, 2001 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria M4.6 140 km
Jul 12, 2006 11 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia M4.6 11 km
Aug 17, 2025 42 km W of Chebika, Tunisia M4.5 63 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 134 km
May 11, 1994 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.4 63 km
May 16, 2010 58 km ESE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria M4.3 104 km
Jun 10, 2019 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.3 71 km
Feb 2, 2018 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria M4.2 107 km
Jun 19, 1992 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia M4.2 77 km
Aug 7, 2007 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia M4.2 127 km
Aug 30, 2025 33 km WNW of Tamaghzah, Tunisia M4.2 78 km
May 29, 2008 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia M4.2 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 56°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
June 85°F (30°C) 0.1 in
July 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 90°F (32°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
November 62°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in

Nefta has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 52°F in January to 90°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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