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Weather & Climate in Zaghouan, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zaghouan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,399/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4029°N, 10.1429°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 17, 1994 | 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 10 km SE of El Kef, Tunisia | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia | M4.7 | 88 km | 11 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 131 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 49 km | 0 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia | M4.4 | 107 km | 20 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia | M4.4 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia | M4.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia | M4.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Tunisia | M4.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M4.2 | 140 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in |
Zaghouan has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.2").