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Weather & Climate in Tamanghasset, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tamanghasset has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,501 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.8°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,501 ft (1,372 m) |
| Area | 14,561.1 sq mi (37,713.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.7850°N, 5.5228°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 14, 2013 | 52 km SE of Tamanrasset, Algeria | M4.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Manzaz Volcanic Field (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Manzaz Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,672 m (5,486 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in |
Tamanghasset has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 1.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.3") and February the driest (0.0").