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Weather & Climate in Tébessa, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tébessa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,844 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,844 ft (867 m) |
| Area | 5,493.1 sq mi (14,227.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4042°N, 8.1242°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 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 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria | M4.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 42 km W of Chebika, Tunisia | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 31 km SW of Khenchela, Algeria | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2003 | 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia | M4.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.4 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Sedrata, Algeria | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2004 | 11 km SSW of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 58 km ESE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 33 km WNW of Tamaghzah, Tunisia | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 25 km ENE of Souk Ahras, Algeria | M4.2 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 24 km E of Bir el Ater, Algeria | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in |
Tébessa has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.6").