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Weather & Climate in Chorfa, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chorfa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 13.7 sq mi (35.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,499/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3651°N, 4.3264°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
592 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 | 91 km | 12 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M6.0 | 100 km | 8 km |
| May 27, 2003 | northern Algeria | M5.8 | 92 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1996 | 20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 73 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 55 km | 2 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 48 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | 147 km |
| 1365 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 147 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 91 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 92 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 99 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Chorfa has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").