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Weather & Climate in Bougaa, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bougaa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,818 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,818 ft (859 m) |
| Area | 26.2 sq mi (67.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3329°N, 5.0884°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
488 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 21, 2003 | 25 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M6.8 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M6.0 | 66 km | 8 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 141 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 99 km | 2 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 19 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 95 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 46 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 44 km | 7 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 30 km N of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 8 | 101 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 101 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 148 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in |
Bougaa has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.4").