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Weather & Climate in El Fahs, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Fahs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3742°N, 9.9065°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia | M4.7 | 97 km | 11 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 110 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 42 km | 0 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia | M4.4 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Oct 18, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia | M4.4 | 120 km | 20 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2005 | 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.2 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia | M4.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Tunisia | M4.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in |
El Fahs has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.2").