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Weather & Climate in Bou Saâda, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bou Saâda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 321 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 8.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,005 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,005 ft (611 m) |
| Area | 96.3 sq mi (249.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2086°N, 4.1740°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
95 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 148 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 77 km | 2 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 84 km | 1 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 17 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria | M4.8 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Feb 24, 2021 | 24 km SSW of Salah Bey, Algeria | M4.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2016 | 18 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria | M4.7 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 7 km WNW of Bougaa, Algeria | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2017 | 9 km NNE of Mansourah, Algeria | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 14 km NNW of El Achir, Algeria | M4.6 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 29 km SE of Barika, Algeria | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 7 km NE of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1999 | 25 km N of Tolga, Algeria | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2016 | 8 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2010 | 15 km E of Salah Bey, Algeria | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in |
Bou Saâda has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 47°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.0") and July the driest (0.2").