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Sétif, Algeria

Full City Profile

252,127 Population 5,130/sq mi density
3,596 ft Elevation 1,096 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Sétif enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,596 ft (1,096 m)
Area49.2 sq mi (127.3 km²)
Population Density5,130/sq mi
Coordinates36.1911°N, 5.4137°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

252 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Oct 10, 2024.

Mar 18, 2021 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria M6.0 83 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km S of el hed, Algeria M5.7 73 km
May 14, 2010 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria M5.3 121 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria M5.2 117 km
Mar 19, 2022 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.2 76 km
Aug 18, 2000 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria M5.2 40 km
Mar 20, 2006 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria M5.2 49 km
May 16, 2010 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria M5.1 132 km
Nov 28, 2012 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 84 km
Mar 26, 2020 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria M5.0 47 km
May 19, 2013 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 59 km
Mar 18, 2021 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 81 km
May 26, 2013 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria M5.0 64 km
Jan 24, 2020 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria M4.9 63 km
Nov 16, 2000 northern Algeria M4.9 78 km
Jul 13, 2019 30 km N of Jijel, Algeria M4.9 105 km
Mar 21, 2015 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria M4.8 62 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km WSW of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria M4.8 67 km
Feb 24, 2021 24 km SSW of Salah Bey, Algeria M4.7 62 km
Feb 14, 2007 7 km WNW of Bougaa, Algeria M4.7 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake 5.0 m 8 104 km
1856 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake 3.8 m 5 104 km
2021 N. ALGERIA Earthquake 0.1 m 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in Wettest

Sétif has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.4").

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