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Weather & Climate in El Ksour, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Ksour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,336 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,336 ft (712 m) |
| Area | 19.2 sq mi (49.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8961°N, 8.8849°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 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M5.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.4 | 150 km | 0 km |
| Jan 22, 2004 | 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Tunisia | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M4.2 | 110 km | 0 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria | M4.2 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia | M4.2 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 22 km E of Tébessa, Algeria | M4.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2004 | 10 km E of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
El Ksour has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.4").