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Weather & Climate in Theniet el Had, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Theniet el Had enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,704 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,704 ft (1,129 m) |
| Area | 227.1 sq mi (588.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8711°N, 2.0281°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
216 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 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2016 | 16 km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M5.4 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Feb 9, 1990 | 20 km N of Tipasa, Algeria | M5.2 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 17 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria | M4.8 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 0 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 0 km S of Berrouaghia, Algeria | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 19 km SW of Lakhdaria, Algeria | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2016 | northern Algeria | M4.8 | 149 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 2016 | 18 km WNW of Aïn Bessem, Algeria | M4.7 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Feb 1, 2015 | 5 km SSE of Bouinan, Algeria | M4.7 | 112 km | 19 km |
| Jan 19, 1992 | 8 km E of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.7 | 51 km | 12 km |
| Apr 12, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Tipasa, Algeria | M4.7 | 108 km | 14 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 1 km SSE of Bougara, Algeria | M4.7 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 11 km SW of El Affroun, Algeria | M4.7 | 74 km | 8 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria | M4.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 25 km N of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 9 km NE of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria | M4.6 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Mar 11, 1990 | 11 km SW of Bou Ismaïl, Algeria | M4.6 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.5 | 127 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 135 km |
| 1980 | EL ASNAM | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | 5,000 | 69 km |
| 1954 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,243 | 59 km |
| 1891 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | — | 36 | 73 km |
| 1802 | HARBOUR OF ALGIERS | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in |
Theniet el Had has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.2").