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Weather & Climate in Sfax, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sfax enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 21.6 sq mi (56.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,977/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7406°N, 10.7603°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 89 km ENE of Midoun, Tunisia | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1991 | Tunisia | M4.8 | 128 km | 22 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia | M4.6 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia | M4.4 | 100 km | 13 km |
| Oct 18, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia | M4.4 | 108 km | 20 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Tunisia | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia | M4.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Sidi Alouane, Tunisia | M4.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia | M3.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 37 km SE of Melloulèche, Tunisia | M3.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1990 | 38 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia | M3.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in |
Sfax has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 53°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").