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Weather & Climate in District of Taher, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
District of Taher enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 26.7 sq mi (69.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7720°N, 5.8982°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
174 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Mar 18, 2021 | 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M6.0 | 64 km | 8 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 57 km | 7 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 30 km N of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2000 | northern Algeria | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 7 km WNW of Bougaa, Algeria | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 10 km S of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 10 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 41 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 41 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
District of Taher has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.2").