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Weather & Climate in Skhira, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skhira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 81.4 sq mi (210.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2992°N, 10.0700°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 43 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2003 | 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia | M4.4 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.2 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia | M4.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia | M4.2 | 126 km | 0 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia | M4.1 | 22 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Sidi Alouane, Tunisia | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia | M3.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 7 km E of Bir el Hafey, Tunisia | M3.8 | 101 km | 33 km |
| May 9, 2001 | 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia | M3.8 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 37 km SE of Melloulèche, Tunisia | M3.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2002 | 4 km W of Chebba, Tunisia | M3.7 | 139 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) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in |
Skhira has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").