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Weather & Climate in Ouenza, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ouenza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,988 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,988 ft (606 m) |
| Area | 47.9 sq mi (124.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 988/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9533°N, 8.1292°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 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 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 13 km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 13 km ENE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 10 km ENE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 31 km SW of Khenchela, Algeria | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.4 | 84 km | 0 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 19 km S of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2004 | 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria | M4.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria | M4.2 | 51 km | 9 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia | M4.2 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Sep 7, 2022 | 19 km SSE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in |
Ouenza has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.5").