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Sfizef, Algeria

Full City Profile

27,914 Population 433/sq mi density
1,808 ft Elevation 551 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Sfizef enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Area64.5 sq mi (167.2 km²)
Population Density433/sq mi
Coordinates35.2346°N, 0.2444°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

198 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 34 km
Dec 22, 1999 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria M5.6 95 km
Jun 6, 2008 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M5.5 81 km
Jul 24, 2008 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria M4.9 80 km
May 22, 2014 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.8 75 km
Jul 11, 2017 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.8 145 km
Apr 23, 2018 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.7 91 km
Jul 14, 1997 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria M4.7 150 km
Feb 14, 2024 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria M4.6 52 km
Jun 26, 2022 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.6 77 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria M4.6 52 km
Dec 22, 1999 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.6 103 km
Jun 6, 2008 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.5 75 km
Jul 23, 2006 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria M4.5 102 km
Dec 10, 1998 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria M4.5 29 km
Aug 18, 1994 7 km E of Sig, Algeria M4.5 36 km
Jul 16, 2022 60 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria M4.4 135 km
Jul 23, 2006 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria M4.4 99 km
May 21, 2005 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria M4.4 87 km
Jul 7, 2005 1 km SSW of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.3 68 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 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Sfizef has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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