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Sfax, Tunisia

Full City Profile

280,566 Population 12,977/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Sfax enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area21.6 sq mi (56.0 km²)
Population Density12,977/sq mi
Coordinates34.7406°N, 10.7603°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2025.

Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 147 km
Nov 11, 1990 89 km ENE of Midoun, Tunisia M5.2 137 km
May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 104 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 145 km
Aug 8, 1991 Tunisia M4.8 128 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 106 km
Oct 29, 1995 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M4.6 132 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 105 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 110 km
May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 134 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 100 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 108 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 146 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 124 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 106 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 68 km
May 1, 2002 3 km ESE of Sidi Alouane, Tunisia M4.0 72 km
Jan 5, 1998 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia M3.9 114 km
Nov 4, 1990 37 km SE of Melloulèche, Tunisia M3.8 58 km
Aug 14, 1990 38 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M3.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in Wettest
November 62°F (16°C) 1.0 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in

Sfax has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 53°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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