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Weather & Climate in El Mgarsa, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Mgarsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 14.2 sq mi (36.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8168°N, 10.9923°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Nov 11, 1990 | 89 km ENE of Midoun, Tunisia | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia | M4.4 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia | M4.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia | M3.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2001 | 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia | M3.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 37 km SE of Melloulèche, Tunisia | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in |
El Mgarsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").