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Weather & Climate in Sour el Ghozlane, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sour el Ghozlane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,900 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,900 ft (884 m) |
| Area | 89.5 sq mi (231.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1477°N, 3.6912°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
581 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 21, 2003 | 25 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M6.8 | 91 km | 12 km |
| May 27, 2003 | northern Algeria | M5.8 | 89 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 10 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | M5.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 11 km NW of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1996 | 20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria | M5.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 35 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 10 km SW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.3 | 47 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 12 km N of Dellys, Algeria | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WSW of Melouza, Algeria | M5.2 | 46 km | 1 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 7 km ENE of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 1990 | 20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria | M5.2 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 13 km SE of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 20 km W of Melouza, Algeria | M5.1 | 30 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 30 km NW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 22 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 9 km N of Aïn Taya, Algeria | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 17 km N of Boumerdas, Algeria | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1365 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 95 km |
| 2003 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2,287 | 91 km |
| 2003 | ALGIERS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 9 | 89 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in |
Sour el Ghozlane has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.3").