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Weather & Climate in Zighout Youcef, Algeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zighout Youcef enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,788 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Area | 139.2 sq mi (360.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5331°N, 6.7124°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
128 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Mar 18, 2021 | 21 km NNE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M6.0 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 23 km NW of BABOR - VILLE, Algeria | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 13 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 26 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Azzaba, Algeria | M5.0 | 35 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 8 km ESE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 28 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 30 km N of Jijel, Algeria | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 21 km WSW of Guelma, Algeria | M4.8 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 3 km E of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 10 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 10 km S of Draa Klalouche, Algeria | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 18 km NE of Bejaïa, Algeria | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 13 km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | M4.7 | 3 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2021 | 18 km SW of Jijel, Algeria | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 2 km WNW of Mila, Algeria | M4.6 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 7 km NE of Râs el Aïoun, Algeria | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 8 | 110 km |
| 1856 | SEA OF ALBORAN | Earthquake | 3.8 m | 5 | 110 km |
| 2021 | N. ALGERIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in |
Zighout Youcef has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.2").