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Oran, Algeria

Full City Profile

803,329 Population 32,510/sq mi density
387 ft Elevation 118 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Oran enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area24.7 sq mi (64.0 km²)
Population Density32,510/sq mi
Coordinates35.6991°N, 0.6359°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

228 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 52 km
Dec 22, 1999 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria M5.6 72 km
Jun 6, 2008 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M5.5 21 km
Jul 24, 2008 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria M4.9 31 km
Jul 11, 2017 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.8 96 km
May 22, 2014 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.8 80 km
Apr 23, 2018 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.7 71 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria M4.6 11 km
Dec 22, 1999 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.6 81 km
Feb 14, 2024 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria M4.6 68 km
Jun 26, 2022 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.6 32 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 138 km
Dec 10, 1998 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria M4.5 56 km
Jun 6, 2008 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.5 14 km
Jul 23, 2006 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria M4.5 114 km
Aug 18, 1994 7 km E of Sig, Algeria M4.5 51 km
Jul 23, 2006 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria M4.4 115 km
Jul 16, 2022 60 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.4 95 km
May 21, 2005 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria M4.4 61 km
Dec 1, 1997 9 km NNE of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.3 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 3 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in Wettest
December 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in

Oran has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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