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Weather & Climate in Râs el Oued, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Râs el Oued enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°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 16.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,615 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,615 ft (1,102 m) |
| Area | 71.9 sq mi (186.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 625/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9441°N, 5.0311°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
329 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 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 146 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 82 km | 2 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 87 km | 7 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2000 | northern Algeria | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 30 km N of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 17 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria | M4.8 | 145 km | 15 km |
| May 31, 2016 | northern Algeria | M4.8 | 150 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 8 | 142 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 142 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in |
Râs el Oued has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.3").