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Weather & Climate in Azzaba, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Azzaba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 73.2 sq mi (189.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7394°N, 7.1053°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 30 km N of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 13 km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.7 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 2 km WNW of Mila, Algeria | M4.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 13 km ENE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.6 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2021 | 18 km SW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 7 km NW of Hamma Bouziane, Algeria | M4.5 | 60 km | 1 km |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 10 km ENE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria | M4.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2020 | 17 km SW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 18 km NNE of Batna, Algeria | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.4 | 54 km | 0 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 19 km S of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.3 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2004 | 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2006 | 23 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria | M4.3 | 69 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: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 8 | 131 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 4.5 in |
Azzaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").