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Weather & Climate in Menzel Salem, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Menzel Salem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,047 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,047 ft (624 m) |
| Area | 37.0 sq mi (95.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8567°N, 8.4765°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 22, 1995 | 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria | M5.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.4 | 117 km | 0 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2004 | 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 19 km S of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria | M4.2 | 67 km | 9 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia | M4.2 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria | M4.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2022 | 19 km SSE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M4.2 | 114 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
Menzel Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.4").