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Weather & Climate in Râs el Aïoun, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Râs el Aïoun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 309 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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,828 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,828 ft (862 m) |
| Area | 51.2 sq mi (132.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 667/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6738°N, 5.6453°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Mar 18, 2021 | 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M6.0 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 140 km | 2 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2000 | northern Algeria | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.8 | 3 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 18 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 10 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria | M4.7 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 7 km WNW of Bougaa, Algeria | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2021 | 24 km SSW of Salah Bey, Algeria | M4.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in |
Râs el Aïoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.3").