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Weather & Climate in Mehdia daira de meghila, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mehdia daira de meghila enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 309 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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,982 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,982 ft (909 m) |
| Area | 71.3 sq mi (184.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 441/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4306°N, 1.7571°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
144 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 1, 2003 | 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2014 | 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria | M4.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 11 km SW of El Affroun, Algeria | M4.7 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Jan 19, 1992 | 8 km E of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.7 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 25 km N of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1990 | 11 km SW of Bou Ismaïl, Algeria | M4.6 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 9 km NE of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria | M4.6 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.5 | 113 km | 22 km |
| Jan 8, 2018 | 6 km ESE of Hadjout, Algeria | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 10 km W of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 6 km E of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 5 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2000 | 16 km SSE of Chlef, Algeria | M4.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 23 km NNE of Tiaret, Algeria | M4.3 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 31 km NNW of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria | M4.3 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Aug 6, 2007 | 17 km NNE of Chlef, Algeria | M4.2 | 104 km | 0 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 32 km SSE of Birine, Algeria | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.7 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | EL ASNAM | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | 5,000 | 92 km |
| 1954 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,243 | 95 km |
| 1891 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | — | 36 | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in |
Mehdia daira de meghila has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.2").