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Weather & Climate in Ghazaouet, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ghazaouet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 14.2 sq mi (36.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,009/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0958°N, 1.8577°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
293 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Dec 22, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M5.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M5.5 | 140 km | 4 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco | M5.4 | 65 km | 27 km |
| Mar 12, 1992 | 36 km E of Melilla, Spain | M5.3 | 66 km | 22 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria | M4.9 | 100 km | 22 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M4.5 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 45 km NW of Melilla, Spain | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2005 | 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria | M4.4 | 69 km | 19 km |
| Dec 21, 1992 | 39 km ENE of Melilla, Spain | M4.4 | 68 km | 13 km |
| Mar 6, 2015 | 8 km SW of Zaïo, Morocco | M4.3 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2005 | 2 km SSE of Al Aaroui, Morocco | M4.3 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 1 km SSW of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M4.3 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Jul 8, 2017 | 70 km NW of El Amria, Algeria | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 28 km NW of Saidia, Morocco | M4.3 | 57 km | 17 km |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Strait of Gibraltar | M4.3 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 6 km SW of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.2 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 7 km NW of Bir el Djir, Algeria | M4.2 | 137 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1790 | ORAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
Ghazaouet has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.1").