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Weather & Climate in Bou Salem, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bou Salem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6073°N, 8.9698°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M5.2 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia | M4.7 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 76 km | 0 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2004 | 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M4.2 | 39 km | 0 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria | M4.2 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Jul 2, 2004 | 10 km E of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 22 km E of Tébessa, Algeria | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 25 km NNE of Tébessa, Algeria | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 9 km NNE of Tébessa, Algeria | M4.1 | 144 km | 39 km |
| May 14, 1996 | 18 km ESE of Ben Mehidi, Algeria | M3.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Bou Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.2").