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Weather & Climate in El Guetar, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Guetar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 66.5 sq mi (172.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3363°N, 8.9496°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 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 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M5.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1997 | 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia | M5.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 20 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 11 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.6 | 122 km | 0 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 42 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2003 | 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia | M4.4 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 33 km WNW of Tamaghzah, Tunisia | M4.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.2 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia | M4.2 | 46 km | 0 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia | M4.2 | 36 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in |
El Guetar has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 49°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.9") and July the driest (0.0").