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Weather & Climate in El Attaf, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Attaf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 38.9 sq mi (100.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 857/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2239°N, 1.6719°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
221 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Sep 4, 1996 | 20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 1990 | 20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria | M5.2 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 68 km NW of Abou el Hassan, Algeria | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 0 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2014 | 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.8 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2015 | 5 km SSE of Bouinan, Algeria | M4.7 | 124 km | 19 km |
| Apr 12, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Tipasa, Algeria | M4.7 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Jan 19, 1992 | 8 km E of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.7 | 12 km | 12 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.7 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 11 km SW of El Affroun, Algeria | M4.7 | 80 km | 8 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 1 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria | M4.7 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 9 km NE of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria | M4.6 | 56 km | 6 km |
| Mar 11, 1990 | 11 km SW of Bou Ismaïl, Algeria | M4.6 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 25 km N of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.6 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2018 | 6 km ESE of Hadjout, Algeria | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.5 | 105 km | 22 km |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 10 km W of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.4 | 101 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 |
| 1365 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 135 km |
| 1980 | EL ASNAM | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | 5,000 | 27 km |
| 1954 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,243 | 9 km |
| 1891 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | — | 36 | 33 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
El Attaf has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.1").