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Weather & Climate in Hammamet, Tunisia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Hammamet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²)
Population Density7,020/sq mi
Coordinates36.4000°N, 10.6167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 129 km 10 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 90 km 10 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 30 km 10 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 60 km 10 km
Aug 8, 1991 Tunisia M4.8 127 km 22 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 43 km 10 km
Mar 8, 2018 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M4.7 90 km 11 km
Oct 29, 1995 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M4.6 124 km 21 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 89 km 33 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 82 km 0 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 115 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 27 km 10 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 95 km 13 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 84 km 20 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 82 km 10 km
Jan 2, 2016 38 km S of Kamma, Italy M4.3 134 km 23 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 50 km 10 km
Jan 26, 1995 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia M4.3 125 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 98 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 64 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
April 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
December 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Hammamet has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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