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Weather & Climate in Barika, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barika enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Area | 117.4 sq mi (304.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3890°N, 5.3658°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
128 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 128 km | 1 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.8 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2021 | 24 km SSW of Salah Bey, Algeria | M4.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 10 km S of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 7 km WNW of Bougaa, Algeria | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 10 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria | M4.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2021 | 18 km SW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 7 km NE of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2017 | 9 km NNE of Mansourah, Algeria | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 14 km NNW of El Achir, Algeria | M4.6 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 2 km WNW of Mila, Algeria | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 29 km SE of Barika, Algeria | M4.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in |
Barika has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.1").