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Weather & Climate in El Aroussa, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Aroussa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3833°N, 9.4500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M5.2 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia | M4.7 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 11 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 51 km | 0 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2004 | 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M4.2 | 87 km | 0 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Tunisia | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria | M4.2 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Jul 2, 2004 | 10 km E of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 22 km E of Tébessa, Algeria | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in |
El Aroussa has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.2").