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Weather & Climate in Sidi Okba, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sidi Okba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 327 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 5.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
92°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 9,828.2 sq mi (25,455.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7451°N, 5.8983°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Aug 17, 2025 | 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2007 | 64 km N of Debila, Algeria | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2021 | 24 km SSW of Salah Bey, Algeria | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 10 km S of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 10 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2021 | 9 km WNW of Arris, Algeria | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 29 km SE of Barika, Algeria | M4.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 7 km NE of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 5 km N of Arris, Algeria | M4.6 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 1999 | 25 km N of Tolga, Algeria | M4.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 18 km NNE of Batna, Algeria | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km NE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | M4.5 | 68 km | 39 km |
| Jul 11, 2010 | 15 km E of Salah Bey, Algeria | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2015 | 5 km N of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2000 | 5 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria | M4.4 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M4.4 | 121 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) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
Sidi Okba has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 53°F in January to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (0.7") and July the driest (0.1").