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Weather & Climate in Béjaïa, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Béjaïa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 46.4 sq mi (120.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,794/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7559°N, 5.0843°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
530 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 21, 2003 | 25 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M6.8 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M6.0 | 21 km | 8 km |
| May 27, 2003 | northern Algeria | M5.8 | 136 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 33 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 145 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 129 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 26 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.2 | 14 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 17 km | 7 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 29 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 27 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 67 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 67 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 131 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 136 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 20 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Béjaïa has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").