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Weather & Climate in Zaafrane, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zaafrane has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 329 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 3.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 27.6 sq mi (71.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4427°N, 8.9207°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 1997 | 7 km ESE of Degache, Tunisia | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 19 km SSW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M5.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 23 km SSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Chebika, Tunisia | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 20 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 11 km SW of Nefta, Tunisia | M4.6 | 111 km | 0 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 20 km SW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 24 km SSE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2003 | 9 km W of As Sanad, Tunisia | M4.4 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 24 km WSW of Mezzouna, Tunisia | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 3 km NNW of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 22 km ESE of Metlaoui, Tunisia | M4.2 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 33 km N of Gafsa, Tunisia | M4.2 | 143 km | 0 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 44 km NNE of Kebili, Tunisia | M4.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in |
Zaafrane has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 52°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and July the driest (0.0").