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Weather & Climate in Dar Chioukh, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dar Chioukh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°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 13.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,589 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,589 ft (1,094 m) |
| Area | 209.5 sq mi (542.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8964°N, 3.4854°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 126 km | 2 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 133 km | 1 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.9 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2004 | 16 km ENE of Sour el Ghozlane, Algeria | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 51 km SSE of M’sila, Algeria | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 8 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 32 km SSE of Birine, Algeria | M4.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2016 | 16 km WSW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 2 km E of M’Sila, Algeria | M4.1 | 134 km | 0 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 9 km SW of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.1 | 10 km | 0 km |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 16 km ENE of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1997 | 3 km ESE of Sidi Aïssa, Algeria | M4.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2006 | 37 km NW of ’Aïn el Melh, Algeria | M4.1 | 39 km | 0 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 10 km NNE of Melouza, Algeria | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 21 km SSE of Melouza, Algeria | M4.0 | 121 km | 0 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 15 km SSW of Melouza, Algeria | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 4 km SSE of M’Sila, Algeria | M3.8 | 130 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) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in |
Dar Chioukh has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.3").