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Weather & Climate in el hed, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
el hed enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 21.7 sq mi (56.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6500°N, 4.7736°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
574 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 21, 2003 | 25 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M6.8 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M6.0 | 49 km | 8 km |
| May 27, 2003 | northern Algeria | M5.8 | 111 km | 8 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 5 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 115 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 102 km | 2 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 95 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 58 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 |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 8 | 96 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 96 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 107 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 111 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 48 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in |
el hed has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 47°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").