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Weather & Climate in Mareth, Tunisia

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

Mareth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area39.1 sq mi (101.1 km²)
Population Density298/sq mi
Coordinates33.6179°N, 10.2854°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"
80% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

May 21, 2018 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M5.1 102 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2025 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.7 119 km 10 km
Mar 13, 1992 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.5 111 km 33 km
Mar 4, 2003 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia M4.4 139 km 33 km
Apr 9, 2025 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia M4.4 117 km 10 km
May 4, 2017 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia M4.4 85 km 10 km
May 29, 2008 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia M4.2 115 km 10 km
Sep 8, 2022 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia M4.1 99 km 10 km
Jan 5, 1998 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia M3.9 25 km 10 km
May 9, 2001 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia M3.8 71 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in

Mareth has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 54°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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