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Weather & Climate in Messaad, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Messaad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) |
| Area | 70.6 sq mi (182.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1543°N, 3.5031°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 32 km SSE of Birine, Algeria | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 9 km SW of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.1 | 75 km | 0 km |
| May 3, 2006 | 37 km NW of ’Aïn el Melh, Algeria | M4.1 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 10 km ESE of Aflou, Algeria | M3.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2007 | 35 km NNW of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M3.7 | 115 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in |
Messaad has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 46°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.8") and July the driest (0.2").