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Weather & Climate in Ténès, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ténès enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 39.0 sq mi (101.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5108°N, 1.3081°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
205 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Sep 4, 1996 | 20 km NNW of ’Aïn Benian, Algeria | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 1990 | 20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria | M5.2 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 68 km NW of Abou el Hassan, Algeria | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2014 | 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.8 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1992 | 8 km E of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.7 | 49 km | 12 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria | M4.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.7 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Tipasa, Algeria | M4.7 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 11 km SW of El Affroun, Algeria | M4.7 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 9 km NE of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria | M4.6 | 40 km | 6 km |
| Mar 11, 1990 | 11 km SW of Bou Ismaïl, Algeria | M4.6 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 25 km N of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.6 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2018 | 6 km ESE of Hadjout, Algeria | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.5 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 5 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.4 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 10 km W of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.4 | 103 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: 0.7 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | EL ASNAM | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | 5,000 | 35 km |
| 1954 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,243 | 37 km |
| 1891 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | - | 36 | 44 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in |
Ténès has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.1").