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Weather & Climate in Ksour Essaf, Tunisia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ksour Essaf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density9,114/sq mi
Coordinates35.4181°N, 10.9948°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Sep 10, 1993 55 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy M5.3 132 km 10 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 111 km 10 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 90 km 10 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 67 km 10 km
Aug 8, 1991 Tunisia M4.8 64 km 22 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 76 km 10 km
Sep 10, 1993 75 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy M4.7 147 km 10 km
Oct 29, 1995 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M4.6 66 km 21 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 117 km 33 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 107 km 10 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 31 km 20 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 22 km 13 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 107 km 10 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 128 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 64 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 74 km 10 km
Jun 27, 2005 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.2 94 km 14 km
Sep 15, 1993 59 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy M4.2 138 km 10 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 133 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2013 67 km NE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.1 84 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Wettest
November 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in

Ksour Essaf has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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