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Weather & Climate in El Ksar, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Ksar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 325 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 6.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 57,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3992°N, 8.8040°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 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 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M5.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1997 | 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia | M5.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 20 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 11 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.6 | 114 km | 0 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 42 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2003 | 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia | M4.4 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.3 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria | M4.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 33 km WNW of Tamaghzah, Tunisia | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.2 | 27 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia | M4.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in |
El Ksar has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 50°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and July the driest (0.0").