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Tunis, Tunisia

Full City Profile

693,210 Population 8,444/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Tunis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area82.1 sq mi (212.6 km²)
Population Density8,444/sq mi
Coordinates36.8190°N, 10.1658°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 29, 2024.

Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 111 km
Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 97 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 92 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 121 km
Dec 3, 1998 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia M4.9 146 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 104 km
Mar 8, 2018 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M4.7 42 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 106 km
Nov 30, 1998 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia M4.6 145 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 34 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 88 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 83 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 143 km
Jan 26, 1995 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia M4.3 64 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 106 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 91 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 138 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 114 km
Jun 27, 2005 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.2 143 km
Apr 15, 2008 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia M4.2 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 2.3 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in Wettest

Tunis has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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