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Weather & Climate in Aïn Kercha, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aïn Kercha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,687 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,687 ft (819 m) |
| Area | 74.7 sq mi (193.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 409/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9247°N, 6.6953°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
107 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 10 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria | M4.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 10 km S of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M4.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2021 | 24 km SSW of Salah Bey, Algeria | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 13 km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 7 km NE of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 29 km SE of Barika, Algeria | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 5 km N of Arris, Algeria | M4.6 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 13 km ENE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 2 km WNW of Mila, Algeria | M4.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2021 | 9 km WNW of Arris, Algeria | M4.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2021 | 18 km SW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 18 km NNE of Batna, Algeria | M4.5 | 46 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in |
Aïn Kercha has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.5").