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Weather & Climate in Tataouine, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tataouine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 325 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 6.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 145,487/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9297°N, 10.4518°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| May 4, 2017 | 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | near the coast of Libya | M4.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia | M3.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2001 | 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in |
Tataouine has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").