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Weather & Climate in Timgad, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Timgad experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,363 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,363 ft (1,025 m) |
| Area | 35.0 sq mi (90.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 33,794/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4928°N, 6.4700°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
83 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 10 km S of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M4.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 13 km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 10 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria | M4.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2021 | 24 km SSW of Salah Bey, Algeria | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 33 km SW of Cheria, Algeria | M4.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 29 km SE of Barika, Algeria | M4.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 5 km N of Arris, Algeria | M4.6 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2021 | 9 km WNW of Arris, Algeria | M4.6 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 7 km NE of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 2 km WNW of Mila, Algeria | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 10 km ENE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1999 | 25 km N of Tolga, Algeria | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1998 | 18 km NW of Héliopolis, Algeria | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km NE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | M4.5 | 81 km | 39 km |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 7 km NW of Hamma Bouziane, Algeria | M4.5 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 18 km NNE of Batna, Algeria | M4.5 | 31 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in |
Timgad has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.5").