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Weather & Climate in Bordj Ghdir, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bordj Ghdir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,570 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,570 ft (1,088 m) |
| Area | 49.3 sq mi (127.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 693/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9011°N, 4.8981°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
376 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Mar 18, 2021 | 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M6.0 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 137 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 70 km | 2 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 68 km | 1 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 95 km | 7 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2000 | northern Algeria | M4.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2016 | northern Algeria | M4.8 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 19 km SW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M4.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in |
Bordj Ghdir has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.4").