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Weather & Climate in ’Aïn Boucif, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
’Aïn Boucif enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,684 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,684 ft (1,123 m) |
| Area | 139.3 sq mi (360.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8912°N, 3.1585°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
539 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 21, 2003 | 25 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M6.8 | 127 km | 12 km |
| May 27, 2003 | northern Algeria | M5.8 | 122 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1996 | 20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 68 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 87 km | 2 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 1990 | 20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria | M5.2 | 116 km | 12 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 89 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 17 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria | M4.8 | 62 km | 15 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.8 | 35 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | — | 102 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 127 km |
| 1954 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,243 | 147 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 122 km |
| 1891 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | — | 36 | 139 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in |
’Aïn Boucif has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.2").