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Weather & Climate in ’Aïn el Hadjar, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
’Aïn el Hadjar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,360 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,360 ft (1,024 m) |
| Area | 200.7 sq mi (519.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7585°N, 0.1453°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
143 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Aug 18, 1994 | 8 km E of Sig, Algeria | M5.9 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M5.5 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria | M4.9 | 142 km | 22 km |
| May 22, 2014 | 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.7 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria | M4.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1994 | 7 km E of Sig, Algeria | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 1998 | 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria | M4.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M4.5 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.5 | 127 km | 22 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2005 | 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria | M4.4 | 139 km | 19 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 23 km NNE of Tiaret, Algeria | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 1 km SSW of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M4.3 | 132 km | 0 km |
| Dec 1, 1997 | 9 km NNE of Aïn el Bya, Algeria | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 7 km NW of Bir el Djir, Algeria | M4.2 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Mar 20, 2014 | 12 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria | M4.2 | 135 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in |
’Aïn el Hadjar has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.2").