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Weather & Climate in El Tarf, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Tarf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 61.8 sq mi (160.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7672°N, 8.3138°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 17, 1994 | 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 13 km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 13 km ENE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 10 km ENE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 132 km | 0 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.4 | 107 km | 0 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 19 km S of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2004 | 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.3 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2022 | 19 km SSE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M4.2 | 34 km | 0 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria | M4.2 | 42 km | 9 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 25 km NNE of Tébessa, Algeria | M4.1 | 129 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) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
El Tarf has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.2").