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Saïda, Algeria

Full City Profile

142,497 Population 4,880/sq mi density
2,756 ft Elevation 840 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Saïda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,756 ft (840 m)
Area29.2 sq mi (75.6 km²)
Population Density4,880/sq mi
Coordinates34.8303°N, 0.1517°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 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 80 km
Dec 22, 1999 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria M5.6 141 km
Jun 6, 2008 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M5.5 138 km
Jul 24, 2008 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria M4.9 136 km
May 22, 2014 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.8 107 km
Apr 23, 2018 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.7 132 km
Jun 26, 2022 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.6 130 km
Dec 22, 1999 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.6 148 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria M4.6 109 km
Feb 14, 2024 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria M4.6 86 km
Jun 6, 2008 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.5 132 km
Jul 23, 2006 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria M4.5 119 km
Dec 10, 1998 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria M4.5 74 km
Aug 18, 1994 7 km E of Sig, Algeria M4.5 82 km
May 21, 2005 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria M4.4 136 km
Jul 23, 2006 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria M4.4 112 km
Jan 9, 2008 23 km NNE of Tiaret, Algeria M4.3 140 km
Jul 7, 2005 1 km SSW of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.3 126 km
Dec 1, 1997 9 km NNE of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.3 123 km
May 2, 2013 23 km ESE of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.2 102 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 3,000 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in

Saïda has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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