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Weather & Climate in Bir Ali Ben Khalifa, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bir Ali Ben Khalifa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,020/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7359°N, 10.0924°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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia | M4.4 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2003 | 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia | M4.4 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia | M4.4 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia | M4.2 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Tunisia | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia | M4.1 | 27 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Sidi Alouane, Tunisia | M4.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia | M3.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 7 km E of Bir el Hafey, Tunisia | M3.8 | 78 km | 33 km |
| May 9, 2001 | 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia | M3.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in |
Bir Ali Ben Khalifa has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").