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Weather & Climate in Meskiana, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Meskiana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 307 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,789 ft (850 m) |
| Area | 71.0 sq mi (184.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6306°N, 7.6661°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 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 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 13 km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 5 km N of Arris, Algeria | M4.6 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 13 km ENE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2021 | 9 km WNW of Arris, Algeria | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 18 km NNE of Batna, Algeria | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 42 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 7 km NW of Hamma Bouziane, Algeria | M4.5 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km NE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | M4.5 | 133 km | 39 km |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 10 km ENE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 31 km SW of Khenchela, Algeria | M4.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.4 | 79 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in |
Meskiana has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.6").