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Weather & Climate in Charef, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Charef enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,796 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,796 ft (1,157 m) |
| Area | 274.5 sq mi (710.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6210°N, 2.7950°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 26 km WSW of Aflou, Algeria | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 32 km SSE of Birine, Algeria | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 9 km SW of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.1 | 62 km | 0 km |
| May 3, 2006 | 37 km NW of ’Aïn el Melh, Algeria | M4.1 | 109 km | 0 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 10 km ESE of Aflou, Algeria | M3.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2008 | 25 km E of Theniet el Had, Algeria | M3.7 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Jan 2, 2007 | 35 km NNW of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M3.7 | 76 km | 0 km |
| Apr 2, 1998 | 25 km WSW of Sidi Aïssa, Algeria | M3.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2004 | 25 km SSE of Theniet el Had, Algeria | M2.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2001 | 31 km SE of Theniet el Had, Algeria | M2.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in |
Charef has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.3").