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Weather & Climate in El Kef, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Kef enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,057 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,057 ft (627 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 255,219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1742°N, 8.7049°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 11 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 13 km ENE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 117 km | 0 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.4 | 128 km | 0 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2004 | 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 19 km S of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria | M4.2 | 53 km | 9 km |
| Sep 7, 2022 | 19 km SSE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M4.2 | 77 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in |
El Kef has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.3").