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Weather & Climate in Souk Lahad, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Souk Lahad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 329 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 4.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 365.8 sq mi (947.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7758°N, 8.8599°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 1997 | 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M5.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 20 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 11 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.6 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 42 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 107 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2003 | 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia | M4.4 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia | M4.2 | 106 km | 0 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia | M4.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.2 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 33 km WNW of Tamaghzah, Tunisia | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia | M4.1 | 138 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) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in |
Souk Lahad has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 53°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and July the driest (0.0").