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Weather & Climate in Berrouaghia, Algeria

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Berrouaghia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,104 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,104 ft (946 m)
Area58.7 sq mi (151.9 km²)
Population Density951/sq mi
Coordinates36.1352°N, 2.9109°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

582 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

May 21, 2003 25 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M6.8 113 km 12 km
May 27, 2003 northern Algeria M5.8 107 km 8 km
May 21, 2003 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.7 123 km 10 km
Sep 4, 1996 20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria M5.5 94 km 10 km
Aug 1, 2014 11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.5 84 km 10 km
May 28, 2016 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria M5.4 64 km 11 km
May 14, 2010 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria M5.3 112 km 2 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria M5.2 112 km 1 km
Feb 9, 1990 20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria M5.2 81 km 12 km
May 29, 2003 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.2 86 km 10 km
May 22, 2003 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria M5.2 135 km 10 km
May 22, 2003 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 123 km 10 km
May 21, 2003 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria M5.1 118 km 10 km
May 16, 2010 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria M5.1 96 km 10 km
May 28, 2003 9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria M5.0 89 km 10 km
May 21, 2003 17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria M4.9 102 km 10 km
Jul 17, 2013 0 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria M4.8 47 km 10 km
Jan 1, 2003 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria M4.8 0 km 10 km
May 22, 2003 25 km NNW of Dellys, Algeria M4.8 139 km 10 km
May 31, 2016 northern Algeria M4.8 66 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1365 ALGIERS Earthquake 5.0 m 74 km
2003 N. ALGERIA Earthquake 3.0 m 2,287 113 km
1980 EL ASNAM Eruption + Earthquake 0.7 m 5,000 138 km
1954 SEA OF ALBORAN Eruption + Earthquake 0.3 m 1,243 119 km
2003 ALGIERS Earthquake 0.1 m 9 107 km
1891 SEA OF ALBORAN Earthquake 36 108 km
1802 HARBOUR OF ALGIERS Earthquake 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in

Berrouaghia has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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