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Weather & Climate in Aïn Oussera, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aïn Oussera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,247 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,247 ft (685 m) |
| Area | 485.4 sq mi (1,257.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4514°N, 2.9058°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
164 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 122 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 121 km | 2 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 125 km | 1 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2016 | northern Algeria | M4.8 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 0 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 17 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria | M4.8 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 19 km SW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 11 km SW of El Affroun, Algeria | M4.7 | 109 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 2016 | 18 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria | M4.7 | 111 km | 13 km |
| Jan 19, 1992 | 8 km E of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.7 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 1 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria | M4.7 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Feb 1, 2015 | 5 km SSE of Bouinan, Algeria | M4.7 | 116 km | 19 km |
| Mar 11, 1990 | 11 km SW of Bou Ismaïl, Algeria | M4.6 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2018 | 6 km ESE of Hadjout, Algeria | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2016 | 8 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 5 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,243 | 150 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in |
Aïn Oussera has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.2").