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Weather & Climate in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sidi Bou Said enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 218.9 sq mi (567.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8687°N, 10.3417°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 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 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia | M4.7 | 34 km | 11 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 50 km | 0 km |
| Oct 18, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia | M4.4 | 141 km | 20 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia | M4.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia | M4.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M4.2 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Tunisia | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2005 | 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.2 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia | M4.1 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 67 km NE of Bekalta, Tunisia | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Sidi Bou Said has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 53°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.2").