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Weather & Climate in M'Sila, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
M'Sila 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 320 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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 133.4 sq mi (345.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 997/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7089°N, 4.5372°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
376 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Mar 18, 2021 | 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M6.0 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 122 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 43 km | 2 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 45 km | 1 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 128 km | 7 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2000 | northern Algeria | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 17 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria | M4.8 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M4.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 19 km SW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2016 | northern Algeria | M4.8 | 127 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8 in |
M'Sila has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 46°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.3") and August the driest (0.2").