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Weather & Climate in El Jem, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Jem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 316 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 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,766/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3000°N, 10.7167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia | M5.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1991 | Tunisia | M4.8 | 93 km | 22 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia | M4.6 | 94 km | 21 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia | M4.4 | 45 km | 13 km |
| Oct 18, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia | M4.4 | 49 km | 20 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2005 | 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.2 | 119 km | 14 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Tunisia | M4.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia | M4.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia | M4.1 | 99 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in |
El Jem has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").