All Countries
Weather & Climate in Bir el Ater, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bir el Ater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,917 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,917 ft (889 m) |
| Area | 587.7 sq mi (1,522.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7449°N, 8.0602°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
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 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M5.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1997 | 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2007 | 64 km N of Debila, Algeria | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 20 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria | M4.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 11 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.6 | 109 km | 0 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km NE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | M4.5 | 129 km | 39 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 42 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M4.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 31 km SW of Khenchela, Algeria | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2003 | 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia | M4.4 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 58 km ESE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 33 km WNW of Tamaghzah, Tunisia | M4.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in |
Bir el Ater has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.3").