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Weather & Climate in Guelma, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guelma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 17.3 sq mi (44.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,949/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4621°N, 7.4261°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 22, 1995 | 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 13 km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 13 km ENE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.6 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 2 km WNW of Mila, Algeria | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 18 km NNE of Batna, Algeria | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 7 km NW of Hamma Bouziane, Algeria | M4.5 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 10 km ENE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.5 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria | M4.5 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 31 km SW of Khenchela, Algeria | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.4 | 24 km | 0 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 19 km S of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.3 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2004 | 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria | M4.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2006 | 14 km WNW of Hamma Bouziane, Algeria | M4.2 | 88 km | 2 km |
| Sep 7, 2022 | 19 km SSE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.2 | 26 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in |
Guelma has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.2").