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Weather & Climate in Houmt Souk, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Houmt Souk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 59,300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8758°N, 10.8575°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Nov 11, 1990 | 89 km ENE of Midoun, Tunisia | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia | M4.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia | M4.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia | M3.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2001 | 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia | M3.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 37 km SE of Melloulèche, Tunisia | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in |
Houmt Souk has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").