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Weather & Climate in Laghouat, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laghouat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 325 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 6.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,507 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,507 ft (764 m) |
| Area | 9,674.6 sq mi (25,057.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8000°N, 2.8651°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 26 km WSW of Aflou, Algeria | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 9 km SW of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.1 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 10 km ESE of Aflou, Algeria | M3.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in |
Laghouat has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 46°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.8") and July the driest (0.2").