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Weather & Climate in Tolga, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tolga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 643.9 sq mi (1,667.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7222°N, 5.3785°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Apr 2, 2006 | 29 km E of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Dar Chioukh, Algeria | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2021 | 24 km SSW of Salah Bey, Algeria | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 10 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 10 km S of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2021 | 9 km WNW of Arris, Algeria | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 7 km NE of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 5 km N of Arris, Algeria | M4.6 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 29 km SE of Barika, Algeria | M4.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 18 km NNE of Batna, Algeria | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1999 | 25 km N of Tolga, Algeria | M4.5 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km NE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | M4.5 | 116 km | 39 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2000 | 5 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria | M4.4 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2010 | 15 km E of Salah Bey, Algeria | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2015 | 5 km N of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 51 km SSE of M’sila, Algeria | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in |
Tolga has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 51°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.8") and July the driest (0.1").