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Weather & Climate in El Idrissia, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Idrissia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,510 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,510 ft (1,070 m) |
| Area | 147.2 sq mi (381.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4454°N, 2.5275°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 26 km WSW of Aflou, Algeria | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 32 km SSE of Birine, Algeria | M4.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 9 km SW of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.1 | 92 km | 0 km |
| May 3, 2006 | 37 km NW of ’Aïn el Melh, Algeria | M4.1 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 10 km ESE of Aflou, Algeria | M3.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2007 | 35 km NNW of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M3.7 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Oct 27, 1995 | 22 km WNW of Mehdia daira de meghila, Algeria | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2004 | 25 km SSE of Theniet el Had, Algeria | M2.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2001 | 31 km SE of Theniet el Had, Algeria | M2.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in |
El Idrissia has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.3").