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Weather & Climate in Kairouan, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kairouan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 59.6 sq mi (154.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6781°N, 10.0963°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 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 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1991 | Tunisia | M4.8 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia | M4.6 | 141 km | 21 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 121 km | 0 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia | M4.4 | 77 km | 20 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia | M4.4 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 26 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in |
Kairouan has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 53°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.1").