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Weather & Climate in Metlaoui, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Metlaoui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
89°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 61,324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3208°N, 8.4016°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 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 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1997 | 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia | M5.2 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M5.2 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2007 | 64 km N of Debila, Algeria | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 20 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 11 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.6 | 81 km | 0 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 42 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2003 | 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia | M4.4 | 71 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.4 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.3 | 3 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 58 km ESE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria | M4.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 33 km WNW of Tamaghzah, Tunisia | M4.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 89°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in |
Metlaoui has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 51°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and July the driest (0.0").