Climate in Sétif (Algeria)

The climate of Sétif is transitional Mediterranean, with some continental characteristics, and semi-arid.
The city is located in northern Algeria, in a plateau at 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) above sea level, and about 50 km (30 mi) away from the Mediterranean coast.
The winter is quite cold, in addition, the city is exposed to cold spells and snowfalls. On average, it snows twelve days a year. In January 2005, the temperature dropped to -10.5 °C (13 °F).
Despite the altitude, the summer is hot, and it is hotter than on the coast, although it is not as hot as in the desert areas of Algeria. The temperature can sometimes reach 40 °C (104 °F).

Sétif - Climate data

In Sétif, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 5.5 °C (41.9 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 26.3 °C (79.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 390 millimeters (15.4 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 12.6 mm (0.5 in) in the driest month (July) to 45 mm (1.8 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.

Sétif - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.5 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 0.8 °C (33.4 °F) and a maximum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -10.5 °C (13.1 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, it reached 21.5 °C (70.7 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.2 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 1.1 °C (34 °F) and a maximum of 11.3 °C (52.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -9.6 °C (14.7 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, it reached 25.8 °C (78.4 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.2 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 3.6 °C (38.4 °F) and a maximum of 14.8 °C (58.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.9 °C (21.4 °F) in March 2015.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 5.9 °C (42.7 °F) and a maximum of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4.5 °C (23.9 °F) in April 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 29.1 °C (84.4 °F) in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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May is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.9 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.1 °C (50.3 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.3 °C (29.7 °F) in May 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 38.4 °C (101.1 °F) in May 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14.8 °C (58.6 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 1.1 °C (34 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 39.3 °C (102.7 °F) in June 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.1 °C (93.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °F). However, it dropped to 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) in July 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in July 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 12.6 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in August 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in August 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 4.5 °C (40.1 °F) in September 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in September 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.3 °C (50.5 °F) and a maximum of 22 °C (71.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) in October 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in October 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (41.1 °F) and a maximum of 15 °C (58.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, it reached 26.4 °C (79.5 °F) in November 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.4 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 1.8 °C (35.2 °F) and a maximum of 11 °C (51.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8.7 °C (16.3 °F) in December 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).