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Weather & Climate in Dar el Beïda, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dar el Beïda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 17.5 sq mi (45.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7133°N, 3.2125°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
595 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 | 47 km | 12 km |
| May 27, 2003 | northern Algeria | M5.8 | 41 km | 8 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1996 | 20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria | M5.5 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.5 | 16 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 42 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 122 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria | M5.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.2 | 18 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Feb 9, 1990 | 20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria | M5.2 | 66 km | 12 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.0 | 19 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria | M4.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2000 | northern Algeria | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 0 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria | M4.8 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1365 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 21 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 47 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 41 km |
| 1891 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | — | 36 | 128 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Dar el Beïda has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.2").