Tlemcen, Algeria

Full City Profile

173,500 Population
2,661 ft Elevation 811 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Tlemcen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation2,661 ft (811 m)
Coordinates34.8783°N, 1.3150°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 26, 2022.

Aug 18, 1994 8 km E of Sig, Algeria M5.9 131 km
Dec 22, 1999 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria M5.6 49 km
Jun 6, 2008 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M5.5 127 km
May 23, 1993 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco M5.4 120 km
Mar 12, 1992 36 km E of Melilla, Spain M5.3 121 km
Jul 24, 2008 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria M4.9 90 km
Jul 11, 2017 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.8 109 km
Dec 22, 1999 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.6 46 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria M4.6 106 km
Jun 26, 2022 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.6 142 km
Dec 10, 1998 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria M4.5 128 km
Jun 6, 2008 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.5 122 km
Aug 18, 1994 7 km E of Sig, Algeria M4.5 132 km
Dec 21, 1992 39 km ENE of Melilla, Spain M4.4 123 km
May 21, 2005 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria M4.4 57 km
Jul 7, 2005 1 km SSW of Mers el Kebir, Algeria M4.3 108 km
Mar 6, 2015 8 km SW of Zaïo, Morocco M4.3 136 km
Mar 13, 1992 28 km NW of Saidia, Morocco M4.3 111 km
Jul 8, 2017 70 km NW of El Amria, Algeria M4.3 118 km
Dec 1, 1997 9 km NNE of Aïn el Bya, Algeria M4.3 148 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 3,000 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Wettest
March 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in

Tlemcen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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