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Weather & Climate in ’Aïn Abid, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
’Aïn Abid enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,848 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,848 ft (868 m) |
| Area | 125.0 sq mi (323.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2319°N, 6.9433°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 30 km N of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 10 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 13 km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 10 km S of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 13 km ENE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2021 | 18 km SW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 5 km N of Arris, Algeria | M4.6 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 2 km WNW of Mila, Algeria | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2021 | 9 km WNW of Arris, Algeria | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 7 km NE of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2020 | 17 km SW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 10 km ENE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.5 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 7 km NW of Hamma Bouziane, Algeria | M4.5 | 44 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 8 | 147 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
’Aïn Abid has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.2").