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Weather & Climate in Sougueur, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sougueur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,717 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,717 ft (1,133 m) |
| Area | 99.5 sq mi (257.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 714/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1857°N, 1.4961°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
114 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Aug 18, 1994 | 8 km E of Sig, Algeria | M5.9 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2014 | 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1992 | 8 km E of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.7 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 9 km NE of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria | M4.6 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 25 km N of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 1998 | 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.5 | 107 km | 22 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 26 km WSW of Aflou, Algeria | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 6 km E of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 5 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2000 | 16 km SSE of Chlef, Algeria | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 31 km NNW of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria | M4.3 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 23 km NNE of Tiaret, Algeria | M4.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 20 km N of Mascara, Algeria | M4.2 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Aug 6, 2007 | 17 km NNE of Chlef, Algeria | M4.2 | 126 km | 0 km |
| Mar 17, 2015 | 32 km ENE of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.2 | 136 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.7 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | EL ASNAM | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | 5,000 | 113 km |
| 1954 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,243 | 121 km |
| 1891 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | — | 36 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in |
Sougueur has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.1").