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Weather & Climate in Matmata, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matmata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°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 7.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 98.8 sq mi (255.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5445°N, 9.9716°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2003 | 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia | M4.4 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.2 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia | M4.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia | M4.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia | M3.9 | 38 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2001 | 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia | M3.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in |
Matmata has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").