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Weather & Climate in El Khroub, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Khroub enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,067 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,067 ft (630 m) |
| Area | 94.5 sq mi (244.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 954/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2633°N, 6.6936°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
129 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 30 km N of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 18 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 10 km S of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 10 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 13 km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2021 | 12 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 5 km N of Arris, Algeria | M4.6 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2021 | 18 km SW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2021 | 9 km WNW of Arris, Algeria | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 129 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in |
El Khroub has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.2").