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Weather & Climate in Jilma, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jilma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Area | 22.7 sq mi (58.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2731°N, 9.4239°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 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 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2003 | 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia | M4.4 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia | M4.4 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.2 | 139 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Tunisia | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia | M4.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in |
Jilma has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 51°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.2").