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Weather & Climate in Sidi Aïssa, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sidi Aïssa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,172 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,172 ft (662 m) |
| Area | 277.6 sq mi (718.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8855°N, 3.7724°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
545 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 21, 2003 | 25 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M6.8 | 121 km | 12 km |
| May 27, 2003 | northern Algeria | M5.8 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1996 | 20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 65 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 31 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 34 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2000 | northern Algeria | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1365 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 123 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 121 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 118 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
Sidi Aïssa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.3").