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Weather & Climate in Hennchir Ksar Rhaleb, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hennchir Ksar Rhaleb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 26.1 sq mi (67.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9833°N, 11.0500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 7, 2005 | 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 72 km WNW of Favignana, Italy | M4.8 | 150 km | 1 km |
| May 29, 1995 | 22 km W of Favignana, Italy | M4.8 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia | M4.7 | 68 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 115 km | 0 km |
| Oct 18, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia | M4.4 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2016 | 38 km S of Kamma, Italy | M4.3 | 112 km | 23 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia | M4.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Tunisia | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2005 | 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.2 | 102 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia | M4.1 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 67 km NE of Bekalta, Tunisia | M4.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2016 | 22 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia | M4.0 | 46 km | 16 km |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 7 km WSW of Korba, Tunisia | M3.9 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1992 | 45 km SE of Kélibia, Tunisia | M3.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2000 | 72 km WNW of Favignana, Italy | M3.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 90 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in |
Hennchir Ksar Rhaleb has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 54°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.2").