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Weather & Climate in Birine, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,415 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,415 ft (736 m) |
| Area | 446.0 sq mi (1,155.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6350°N, 3.2250°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
336 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| May 27, 2003 | northern Algeria | M5.8 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 92 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Feb 9, 1990 | 20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria | M5.2 | 143 km | 12 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 90 km | 1 km |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 0 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 17 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria | M4.8 | 86 km | 15 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2016 | northern Algeria | M4.8 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 19 km SW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M4.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 11 km SW of El Affroun, Algeria | M4.7 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 1 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria | M4.7 | 100 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 131 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 148 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in |
Birine has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.2").