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Weather & Climate in Mahdia, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mahdia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 249.0 sq mi (645.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5047°N, 11.0622°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 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 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia | M5.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia | M5.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1991 | Tunisia | M4.8 | 56 km | 22 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 75 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia | M4.6 | 57 km | 21 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia | M4.4 | 24 km | 20 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia | M4.4 | 12 km | 13 km |
| Jan 2, 2016 | 38 km S of Kamma, Italy | M4.3 | 142 km | 23 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia | M4.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 59 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2005 | 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.2 | 83 km | 14 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Tunisia | M4.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia | M4.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in |
Mahdia has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 54°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.0").