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Weather & Climate in Salah Bey, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salah Bey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,202 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,202 ft (976 m) |
| Area | 73.4 sq mi (190.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8545°N, 5.2905°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
203 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 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 106 km | 2 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 94 km | 7 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 |
| Nov 16, 2000 | northern Algeria | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.8 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 7 km WNW of Bougaa, Algeria | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 18 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 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 | 143 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 143 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in |
Salah Bey has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.3").