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Weather & Climate in Rhar el Melah, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rhar el Melah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 965/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1694°N, 10.1906°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 17, 1994 | 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia | M4.7 | 12 km | 11 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 59 km | 0 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia | M4.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M4.2 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia | M4.1 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2016 | 22 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia | M4.0 | 107 km | 16 km |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 7 km WSW of Korba, Tunisia | M3.9 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 1993 | 9 km NNW of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M3.9 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1992 | 45 km SE of Kélibia, Tunisia | M3.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 1 km WSW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M3.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 13 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia | M3.7 | 13 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Rhar el Melah has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.2").