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Weather & Climate in Ksar el Ababsa, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ksar el Ababsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 16.1 sq mi (41.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1500°N, 10.3667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| May 4, 2017 | 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia | M3.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2001 | 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia | M3.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in |
Ksar el Ababsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").