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Weather & Climate in El Oued, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Oued has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 331 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 2.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
92°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 56.5 sq mi (146.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3561°N, 6.8632°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 1997 | 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2007 | 64 km N of Debila, Algeria | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 20 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 11 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.6 | 100 km | 0 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 42 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 58 km ESE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 33 km WNW of Tamaghzah, Tunisia | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.3 in |
El Oued has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 51°F in January to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.4") and July the driest (0.0").