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Weather & Climate in Tlemcen, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tlemcen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,661 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,661 ft (811 m) |
| Area | 3,498.5 sq mi (9,061.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8783°N, 1.3150°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
249 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 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M5.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 17 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M5.5 | 127 km | 4 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco | M5.4 | 120 km | 27 km |
| Mar 12, 1992 | 36 km E of Melilla, Spain | M5.3 | 121 km | 22 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria | M4.9 | 90 km | 22 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.6 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km SE of Es Senia, Algeria | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 14 km NW of Aïn el Bya, Algeria | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 1998 | 11 km SE of Sig, Algeria | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 13 km NNE of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M4.5 | 122 km | 0 km |
| Aug 18, 1994 | 7 km E of Sig, Algeria | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1992 | 39 km ENE of Melilla, Spain | M4.4 | 123 km | 13 km |
| May 21, 2005 | 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria | M4.4 | 57 km | 19 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 1 km SSW of Mers el Kebir, Algeria | M4.3 | 108 km | 0 km |
| Mar 6, 2015 | 8 km SW of Zaïo, Morocco | M4.3 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 28 km NW of Saidia, Morocco | M4.3 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Jul 8, 2017 | 70 km NW of El Amria, Algeria | M4.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1997 | 9 km NNE of Aïn el Bya, Algeria | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1790 | ORAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in |
Tlemcen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.1").