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Weather & Climate in Hammam Bou Hadjar, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hammam Bou Hadjar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 69.6 sq mi (180.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3789°N, 0.9678°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
255 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Aug 18, 1994 | 8 km E of Sig, Algeria | M5.9 | 80 km | 9 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M5.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M5.5 | 63 km | 4 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco | M5.4 | 139 km | 27 km |
| Mar 12, 1992 | 36 km E of Melilla, Spain | M5.3 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria | M4.9 | 29 km | 22 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2014 | 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.7 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria | M4.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria | M4.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.6 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 1998 | 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1994 | 7 km E of Sig, Algeria | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M4.5 | 58 km | 0 km |
| May 21, 2005 | 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria | M4.4 | 19 km | 19 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 60 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1992 | 39 km ENE of Melilla, Spain | M4.4 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 1 km SSW of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M4.3 | 44 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 | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in |
Hammam Bou Hadjar has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 53°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").