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Weather & Climate in Babor, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Babor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,281 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,281 ft (1,000 m) |
| Area | 82.4 sq mi (213.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 224/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4899°N, 5.5393°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
267 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Mar 18, 2021 | 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M6.0 | 57 km | 8 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 24 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 34 km | 7 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 30 km N of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2000 | northern Algeria | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 18 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M4.7 | 51 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: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 8 | 69 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 69 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in |
Babor has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.2").