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Weather & Climate in Ksar Chellala, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ksar Chellala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°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 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,762 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,762 ft (842 m) |
| Area | 60.8 sq mi (157.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2122°N, 2.3189°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
90 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 11 km SW of El Affroun, Algeria | M4.7 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Jan 19, 1992 | 8 km E of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.7 | 129 km | 12 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 26 km WSW of Aflou, Algeria | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2018 | 6 km ESE of Hadjout, Algeria | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 10 km W of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 5 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 6 km E of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2000 | 16 km SSE of Chlef, Algeria | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 23 km NNE of Tiaret, Algeria | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 32 km SSE of Birine, Algeria | M4.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2007 | 17 km NNE of Chlef, Algeria | M4.2 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 16 km ENE of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2006 | 37 km NW of ’Aïn el Melh, Algeria | M4.1 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Feb 18, 2007 | 20 km SW of Lardjem, Algeria | M4.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2009 | 6 km ENE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.7 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | EL ASNAM | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | 5,000 | 139 km |
| 1954 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,243 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in |
Ksar Chellala has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.2").