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Weather & Climate in Skikda, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skikda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8762°N, 6.9092°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 30 km N of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 13 km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 18 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 2 km WNW of Mila, Algeria | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 13 km ENE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.6 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2021 | 18 km SW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2020 | 17 km SW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2008 | 19 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M4.5 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 7 km NW of Hamma Bouziane, Algeria | M4.5 | 58 km | 1 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 18 km NNE of Batna, Algeria | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2021 | northern Algeria | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 10 km ENE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 8 | 110 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in |
Skikda has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 52°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").