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Weather & Climate in El Meghaïer, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Meghaïer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 627.4 sq mi (1,624.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9514°N, 5.9222°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Aug 17, 2025 | 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2007 | 64 km N of Debila, Algeria | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 29 km SE of Barika, Algeria | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1999 | 25 km N of Tolga, Algeria | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km NE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | M4.5 | 113 km | 39 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 42 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2017 | 28 km WNW of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 58 km ESE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 26 km SW of Arris, Algeria | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 23 km WNW of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | M4.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Arris, Algeria | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 9 km NW of Biskra, Algeria | M3.8 | 110 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in |
El Meghaïer has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 53°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (0.4") and July the driest (0.0").