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Weather & Climate in Tiaret, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tiaret enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,383 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,383 ft (1,031 m) |
| Area | 43.0 sq mi (111.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3710°N, 1.3170°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
161 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Aug 18, 1994 | 8 km E of Sig, Algeria | M5.9 | 130 km | 9 km |
| May 22, 2014 | 21 km SE of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 10 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1992 | 8 km E of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.7 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 10 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.7 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 9 km NNE of Ammi Moussa, Algeria | M4.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 23 km N of Mascara, Algeria | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 9 km NE of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria | M4.6 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 25 km N of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 11 km NNE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.5 | 82 km | 22 km |
| Dec 10, 1998 | 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1994 | 7 km E of Sig, Algeria | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 5 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 6 km E of El Abadia, Algeria | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 7 km ENE of Relizane, Algeria | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2000 | 16 km SSE of Chlef, Algeria | M4.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 23 km NNE of Tiaret, Algeria | M4.3 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 31 km NNW of ’Aïn Merane, Algeria | M4.3 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 20 km N of Mascara, Algeria | M4.2 | 111 km | 0 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 2 km WSW of Mostaganem, Algeria | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 92 km |
| 1954 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,243 | 104 km |
| 1891 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | — | 36 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in |
Tiaret has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.1").