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Weather & Climate in Zarzis, Tunisia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zarzis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 321 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 8.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 131.3 sq mi (340.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5040°N, 11.1122°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Nov 11, 1990 | 89 km ENE of Midoun, Tunisia | M5.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2013 | 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia | M4.4 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 21 km N of Skhira, Tunisia | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | near the coast of Libya | M4.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Gabès, Tunisia | M3.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2001 | 43 km ESE of Skhira, Tunisia | M3.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in |
Zarzis has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").