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Weather & Climate in Ain el Hadjel, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ain el Hadjel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,785 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,785 ft (544 m) |
| Area | 168.3 sq mi (435.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6700°N, 3.8815°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
450 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 | 146 km | 12 km |
| May 27, 2003 | northern Algeria | M5.8 | 144 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 91 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 33 km | 2 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 40 km | 1 km |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2000 | northern Algeria | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 17 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria | M4.8 | 85 km | 15 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 149 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 146 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 144 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in |
Ain el Hadjel has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and August the driest (0.3").