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Weather & Climate in Ben Aoun, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ben Aoun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,516 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Area | 85.0 sq mi (220.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8526°N, 9.1439°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 22, 1995 | 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria | M5.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1997 | 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 63 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2003 | 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia | M4.4 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria | M4.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.2 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia | M4.2 | 34 km | 0 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia | M4.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 33 km WNW of Tamaghzah, Tunisia | M4.2 | 143 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) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in |
Ben Aoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.2").