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Weather & Climate in El Maknassi, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Maknassi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 321 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 8.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 43.8 sq mi (113.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6043°N, 9.6082°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 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 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1997 | 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 15 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2003 | 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia | M4.4 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia | M4.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia | M4.2 | 75 km | 0 km |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.2 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 22 km E of Tébessa, Algeria | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia | M4.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in |
El Maknassi has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.1").