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Weather & Climate in El Alia, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Alia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1691°N, 10.0348°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 17, 1994 | 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia | M4.7 | 26 km | 11 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 52 km | 0 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia | M4.3 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M4.2 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia | M4.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2004 | 10 km E of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2016 | 22 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia | M4.0 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Jul 11, 1993 | 9 km NNW of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M3.9 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 7 km WSW of Korba, Tunisia | M3.9 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 1 km WSW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M3.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1992 | 45 km SE of Kélibia, Tunisia | M3.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
El Alia has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.2").