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Weather & Climate in Ammi Moussa, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ammi Moussa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 126.2 sq mi (326.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8678°N, 1.1114°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
215 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 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 68 km NW of Abou el Hassan, Algeria | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.8 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2014 | 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria | M4.7 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.7 | 97 km | 8 km |
| Jan 19, 1992 | 8 km E of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.7 | 76 km | 12 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 11 km SW of El Affroun, Algeria | M4.7 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 9 km NE of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria | M4.6 | 39 km | 6 km |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 25 km N of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 1998 | 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2018 | 6 km ESE of Hadjout, Algeria | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.5 | 45 km | 22 km |
| Aug 18, 1994 | 7 km E of Sig, Algeria | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 60 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 6 km E of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 5 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.4 | 44 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.7 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | EL ASNAM | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | 5,000 | 44 km |
| 1954 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,243 | 63 km |
| 1891 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | — | 36 | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in |
Ammi Moussa has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.1").