Weather and climate in Tebessa (Algeria)

The climate of Tebessa is transitional Mediterranean, with some continental characteristics, and semi-arid.
The city is located in north-eastern Algeria, a short distance from the border with Tunisia, and at 850 meters (2,800 feet) above sea level.
Winter is quite mild, however, it gets cold at night, in addition, the city is exposed to cold spells and snowfalls (though not like the cities of the northern plateau).
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 or exceed 40 °C (104 °F).
In July 2023 the temperature reached 44.4 °C (111.9 °F), and the average maximum was 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).

Tebessa - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 7.0 °C (44.7 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 370 millimeters (14.6 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 14 mm (0.6 in) in the driest month (July) to 55 mm (2.2 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.

Tebessa - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.0 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 1.6 °C (35 °F) and a maximum of 12.4 °C (54.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in January 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, it reached 24.3 °C (75.7 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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February is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.8 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 2.1 °C (35.8 °F) and a maximum of 13.6 °C (56.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -7.4 °C (18.7 °F) in February 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 30.1 °C (86.2 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.9 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 4.5 °C (40.2 °F) and a maximum of 17.2 °C (63 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in March 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.1 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.3 °C (45.1 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.5 °C (27.5 °F) in April 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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May is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.3 °C (52.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to 2.5 °C (36.5 °F) in May 2014.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in May 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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June is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.7 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 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 (7 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 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) and a maximum of 35.7 °C (96.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 43.5 °C (110.3 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 11 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 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 9.7 °C (49.5 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F). However, it reached 42.4 °C (108.3 °F) in August 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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September 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 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.8 °C (40.6 °F) in September 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.9 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.6 °F) and a maximum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.5 °C (36.5 °F) in October 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 37.3 °C (99.1 °F) in October 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.9 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.2 °C (43.1 °F) and a maximum of 17.7 °C (63.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -3.4 °C (25.9 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (76.5 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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December is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 8.1 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 2.9 °C (37.2 °F) and a maximum of 13.3 °C (56 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -7.4 °C (18.7 °F) in December 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).