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Weather & Climate in El Achir, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Achir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,274 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Area | 59.0 sq mi (152.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,684/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0639°N, 4.6274°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
549 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 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M6.0 | 108 km | 8 km |
| May 27, 2003 | northern Algeria | M5.8 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 108 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 49 km | 2 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 45 km | 1 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 91 km | 7 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 90 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 |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 8 | 150 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 150 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 134 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 135 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in |
El Achir has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.4").