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Weather & Climate in Béja, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Béja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7256°N, 9.1817°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M5.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia | M4.7 | 113 km | 11 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 67 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 55 km | 0 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2004 | 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia | M4.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria | M4.2 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M4.2 | 47 km | 0 km |
| Jul 2, 2004 | 10 km E of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 25 km NNE of Tébessa, Algeria | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1993 | 9 km NNW of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M3.9 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 7 km WSW of Korba, Tunisia | M3.9 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 1996 | 18 km ESE of Ben Mehidi, Algeria | M3.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 1 km WSW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M3.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 13 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia | M3.7 | 114 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) | 4.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in |
Béja has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.3").