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Weather & Climate in ’Aïn el Melh, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
’Aïn el Melh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 316 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 11.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,051 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,051 ft (930 m) |
| Area | 113.6 sq mi (294.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 290/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8415°N, 4.1638°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 118 km | 2 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 33 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2021 | 24 km SSW of Salah Bey, Algeria | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 29 km SE of Barika, Algeria | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1999 | 25 km N of Tolga, Algeria | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 51 km SSE of M’sila, Algeria | M4.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 8 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 32 km SSE of Birine, Algeria | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 39 km S of Bordj Ghdir, Algeria | M4.1 | 105 km | 37 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 2 km E of M’Sila, Algeria | M4.1 | 103 km | 0 km |
| May 3, 2006 | 37 km NW of ’Aïn el Melh, Algeria | M4.1 | 38 km | 0 km |
| Jul 20, 1997 | 3 km ESE of Sidi Aïssa, Algeria | M4.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 9 km SW of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.1 | 68 km | 0 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 15 km SSW of Melouza, Algeria | M4.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2013 | 16 km SSE of Boumagueur, Algeria | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 21 km SSE of Melouza, Algeria | M4.0 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 10 km NNE of Melouza, Algeria | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
’Aïn el Melh has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.3").