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Weather & Climate in Bizerte, Tunisia

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

Bizerte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²)
Population Density10,543/sq mi
Coordinates37.2744°N, 9.8739°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 110 km 10 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 147 km 10 km
Mar 8, 2018 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M4.7 41 km 11 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 136 km 10 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 60 km 0 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 108 km 10 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 137 km 10 km
Jan 26, 1995 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia M4.3 27 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2008 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia M4.2 115 km 0 km
Feb 14, 1999 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia M4.1 145 km 33 km
Jul 2, 2004 10 km E of El Tarf, Algeria M4.1 140 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2016 22 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.0 136 km 16 km
Jul 11, 1993 9 km NNW of Tabursuq, Tunisia M3.9 102 km 33 km
Jul 11, 1992 7 km WSW of Korba, Tunisia M3.9 113 km 33 km
Apr 9, 1993 1 km WSW of Tabarka, Tunisia M3.8 106 km 10 km
Apr 4, 1990 13 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M3.7 43 km 10 km
Jul 29, 2003 65 km N of El Kala, Algeria M3.6 132 km 10 km
May 30, 2005 71 km NNW of El Haouaria, Tunisia M3.5 89 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2000 102 km WNW of Favignana, Italy M3.5 149 km 10 km
Jul 15, 2003 65 km NNE of El Haouaria, Tunisia M3.5 137 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 74°F (24°C) 1.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Bizerte has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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