Theniet el Had, Algeria

Full City Profile

27,628 Population 122/sq mi density

3,704 ft Elevation 1,129 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Theniet el Had enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.9°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,704 ft (1,129 m)
Area	227.1 sq mi (588.1 km²)
Population Density	122/sq mi
Coordinates	35.8711°N, 2.0281°W
Timezone	Africa/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.43"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

216 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Mar 18, 2025.

Sep 4, 1996	20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria	M5.5	145 km
May 28, 2016	16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria	M5.4	148 km
Feb 9, 1990	20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria	M5.2	108 km
Apr 10, 2016	17 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria	M4.8	144 km
Jul 17, 2013	0 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria	M4.8	120 km
Jan 17, 2009	10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria	M4.8	65 km
Jan 1, 2003	0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria	M4.8	85 km
Mar 18, 2025	19 km SW of Lakhdaria, Algeria	M4.8	141 km
May 31, 2016	northern Algeria	M4.8	149 km
May 16, 2016	18 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria	M4.7	140 km
Feb 1, 2015	5 km SSE of Bouinan, Algeria	M4.7	112 km
Jan 19, 1992	8 km E of El Abadia, Algeria	M4.7	51 km
Apr 12, 1990	20 km NNE of Tipasa, Algeria	M4.7	108 km
Feb 10, 2016	1 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria	M4.7	120 km
Jan 2, 2018	11 km SW of El Affroun, Algeria	M4.7	74 km
Jul 14, 1997	9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria	M4.7	78 km
Apr 25, 2012	25 km N of El Abadia, Algeria	M4.6	78 km
Jun 18, 2008	9 km NE of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria	M4.6	96 km
Mar 11, 1990	11 km SW of Bou Ismaïl, Algeria	M4.6	93 km
Jul 23, 2006	11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria	M4.5	127 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1365	ALGIERS	Earthquake	5.0 m	—	135 km
1980	EL ASNAM	Eruption + Earthquake	0.7 m	5,000	69 km
1954	SEA OF ALBORAN	Eruption + Earthquake	0.3 m	1,243	59 km
1891	SEA OF ALBORAN	Earthquake	—	36	73 km
1802	HARBOUR OF ALGIERS	Earthquake	—	—	105 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	3.4 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	44°F (7°C)	2.9 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.9 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.3 in	Warmest
September	69°F (21°C)	1.3 in
October	60°F (15°C)	1.9 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.9 in
December	44°F (7°C)	3.2 in

Theniet el Had has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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