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Weather & Climate in Béchar, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Béchar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,559 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
92°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,559 ft (780 m) |
| Area | 1,949.8 sq mi (5,050.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6167°N, 2.2167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| May 23, 1990 | 64 km W of Bouarfa, Morocco | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1994 | 78 km ENE of Arfoud, Morocco | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 72 km ENE of Arfoud, Morocco | M4.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 71 km SE of Bouarfa, Morocco | M4.0 | 100 km | 0 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 74 km ENE of Arfoud, Morocco | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
Béchar has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 49°F in January to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.4") and July the driest (0.0").