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Weather & Climate in Fernana, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fernana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 16.3 sq mi (42.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6555°N, 8.6960°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
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 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 13 km ENE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 99 km | 0 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.4 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2004 | 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 19 km S of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria | M4.2 | 53 km | 9 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M4.2 | 24 km | 0 km |
| Sep 7, 2022 | 19 km SSE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in |
Fernana has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.2").