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Weather & Climate in Zahānah, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zahānah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 30.4 sq mi (78.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0396°N, 10.0388°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2002 | 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia | M4.7 | 30 km | 11 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.6 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7 km WSW of Nibbar, Tunisia | M4.6 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2007 | 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia | M4.5 | 39 km | 0 km |
| Jan 11, 2002 | 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1995 | 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia | M4.3 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Tunisia | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 11 km SW of Tabarka, Tunisia | M4.2 | 122 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 27 km SSE of Hammamet, Tunisia | M4.1 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2004 | 10 km E of El Tarf, Algeria | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2016 | 22 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia | M4.0 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Jul 11, 1993 | 9 km NNW of Tabursuq, Tunisia | M3.9 | 93 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Zahānah has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.2").