Climate - Sétif (Algeria)

The climate of Sétif is transitional Mediterranean, with some continental characteristics, and semi-arid. The winter is quite cold, while the summer is very hot. In addition, in winter, the city is exposed to cold spells and snowfalls. On average, it snows twelve days a year.
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 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 13 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
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, 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, in January 2005, it dropped to -10.5 °C (13.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, in January 2007, it reached 21.5 °C (70.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In February, 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, in February 2012, it dropped to -9.6 °C (14.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 25.8 °C (78.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In March, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, in March 2015, it dropped to -5.9 °C (21.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, in March 2001, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 12.0 °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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31.5 °F). However, in April 1994, it dropped to -4.5 °C (23.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, in April 2003, it reached 29.1 °C (84.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In May, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, in May 2004, it dropped to -1.3 °C (29.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, in May 1994, it reached 38.4 °C (101.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In June, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, in June 2006, it dropped to 1.1 °C (34 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, in June 1997, it reached 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In July, the warmest month of the year, 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, in July 2016, it dropped to 7.4 °C (45.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F). However, in July 2012, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In August, 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, in August 2005, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, in August 2009, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In September, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, in September 2002, it dropped to 4.5 °C (40.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, in September 2004, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In October, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, in October 1993, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, in October 2013, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 10.0 °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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (31.5 °F). However, in November 2007, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, in November 2006, it reached 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In December, 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, in December 2003, it dropped to -8.7 °C (16.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, in December 2010, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).