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Weather & Climate in Souk Ahras, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Souk Ahras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,287 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Area | 313.5 sq mi (812.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 490/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2864°N, 7.9511°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 22, 1995 | 14 km SE of Tébessa, Algeria | M5.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 13 km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 13 km ENE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 7 km NW of Hamma Bouziane, Algeria | M4.5 | 128 km | 1 km |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 10 km ENE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.4 | 60 km | 0 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria | M4.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 19 km S of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2004 | 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2022 | 19 km SSE of Azzaba, Algeria | M4.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M4.2 | 92 km | 0 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria | M4.2 | 25 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in |
Souk Ahras has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.3").