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Weather & Climate in Ben Metir, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ben Metir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7544°N, 8.7514°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M5.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia | M4.7 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 13 km ENE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.4 | 141 km | 0 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 19 km S of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2004 | 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.3 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria | M4.2 | 64 km | 9 km |
| Sep 7, 2022 | 19 km SSE of Azzaba, Algeria | 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 | 47°F (8°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 6.0 in |
Ben Metir has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.3").