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Weather & Climate in Melouza, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Melouza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,071 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,071 ft (936 m) |
| Area | 81.0 sq mi (209.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9800°N, 4.1867°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
579 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 21, 2003 | 25 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M6.8 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M6.0 | 139 km | 8 km |
| May 27, 2003 | northern Algeria | M5.8 | 120 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 78 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 11 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 5 km | 1 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 125 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1365 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 140 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 120 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 120 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 138 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in |
Melouza has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.3").