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Weather & Climate in El Ala, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Ala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,519 ft (463 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6138°N, 9.5626°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 22, 1995 | 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria | M5.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 127 km | 0 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia | M4.4 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2003 | 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia | M4.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia | M4.4 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in |
El Ala has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.2").