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Weather & Climate in Skanes, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skanes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7749°N, 10.7946°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia | M5.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1991 | Tunisia | M4.8 | 80 km | 22 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia | M4.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia | M4.6 | 79 km | 21 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia | M4.4 | 17 km | 20 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia | M4.4 | 28 km | 13 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2016 | 38 km S of Kamma, Italy | M4.3 | 141 km | 23 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Tunisia | M4.2 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia | M4.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2005 | 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.2 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia | M4.1 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 67 km NE of Bekalta, Tunisia | M4.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in |
Skanes has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 54°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").