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Weather & Climate in Nefta, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nefta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,659/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8731°N, 7.8777°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 1997 | 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2007 | 64 km N of Debila, Algeria | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 20 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.7 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 11 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.6 | 11 km | 0 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 42 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M4.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2003 | 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia | M4.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 58 km ESE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | M4.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria | M4.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.2 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia | M4.2 | 127 km | 0 km |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 33 km WNW of Tamaghzah, Tunisia | M4.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in |
Nefta has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 52°F in January to 90°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.5") and July the driest (0.0").