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Weather & Climate in ’Aïn el Turk, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
’Aïn el Turk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 21.4 sq mi (55.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,698/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7438°N, 0.7693°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
244 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 | 65 km | 9 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M5.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M5.5 | 18 km | 4 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria | M4.9 | 22 km | 22 km |
| May 22, 2014 | 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.7 | 80 km | 8 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain | M4.6 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria | M4.6 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria | M4.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria | M4.6 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 1998 | 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria | M4.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.5 | 125 km | 22 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M4.5 | 16 km | 0 km |
| Aug 18, 1994 | 7 km E of Sig, Algeria | M4.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2005 | 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria | M4.4 | 55 km | 19 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 60 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 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 | 16 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
’Aïn el Turk has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.1").