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Weather & Climate in Mascara, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mascara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,936 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,936 ft (590 m) |
| Area | 31.8 sq mi (82.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,413/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3966°N, 0.1403°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
212 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Aug 18, 1994 | 8 km E of Sig, Algeria | M5.9 | 26 km | 9 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M5.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M5.5 | 90 km | 4 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria | M4.9 | 105 km | 22 km |
| May 22, 2014 | 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.7 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria | M4.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria | M4.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 9 km NE of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria | M4.6 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria | M4.6 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.5 | 65 km | 22 km |
| Dec 10, 1998 | 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria | M4.5 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1994 | 7 km E of Sig, Algeria | M4.5 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M4.5 | 85 km | 0 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 60 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2005 | 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria | M4.4 | 120 km | 19 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 1 km SSW of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M4.3 | 85 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1790 | ORAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 75 km |
| 1980 | EL ASNAM | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | 5,000 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Mascara has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").