Akbou weather in December
In December, Akbou sees average daytime highs of 13°C and overnight lows near 4°C, with 73 mm of precipitation across 10.1 wet days and about 9.6 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 14°C in the first days to 13°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 42 min at the start of December to 9 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Akbou's 12th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Akbou's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 13°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 4°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- 10.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 30 min
- 7:52 AM – 5:24 PM
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.29 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 14°C in the first days to 13°C by the end.
A typical December day in Akbou reaches about 13°C in the afternoon and slips back to 4°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 9°C and 17°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 4°C cooler than November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Avg low (°C) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 5 |
| 2 | 14 | 5 |
| 3 | 14 | 4 |
| 4 | 14 | 4 |
| 5 | 14 | 4 |
| 6 | 14 | 4 |
| 7 | 14 | 4 |
| 8 | 14 | 4 |
| 9 | 14 | 4 |
| 10 | 14 | 4 |
| 11 | 14 | 4 |
| 12 | 14 | 4 |
| 13 | 13 | 4 |
| 14 | 13 | 4 |
| 15 | 13 | 4 |
| 16 | 13 | 4 |
| 17 | 13 | 4 |
| 18 | 13 | 4 |
| 19 | 13 | 4 |
| 20 | 13 | 4 |
| 21 | 13 | 3 |
| 22 | 13 | 3 |
| 23 | 13 | 3 |
| 24 | 13 | 3 |
| 25 | 13 | 3 |
| 26 | 13 | 3 |
| 27 | 13 | 3 |
| 28 | 13 | 3 |
| 29 | 13 | 3 |
| 30 | 13 | 3 |
| 31 | 13 | 3 |
How December really feels in Akbou
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Akbou weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12° / 2° | 81 | 11.1 | 1.1 | 9.8 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 13° / 3° | 74 | 10.9 | 1.7 | 10.6 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 16° / 5° | 82 | 10.4 | 0.5 | 11.7 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 19° / 7° | 81 | 11 | 0.1 | 12.9 | 6.1 |
| May | 24° / 11° | 60 | 8.5 | 0 | 13.9 | 7.3 |
| Jun | 29° / 16° | 21 | 4.4 | 0 | 14.4 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 33° / 19° | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14.2 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 33° / 19° | 18 | 5.4 | 0 | 13.4 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 29° / 16° | 55 | 9.4 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 24° / 12° | 55 | 8.5 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 17° / 7° | 69 | 10.9 | 0 | 10.1 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 13° / 4° | 73 | 10.1 | 0.6 | 9.6 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 50 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | 49 | 51 |
| 4 | 50 | 50 |
| 5 | 50 | 50 |
| 6 | 50 | 50 |
| 7 | 51 | 49 |
| 8 | 51 | 49 |
| 9 | 51 | 49 |
| 10 | 50 | 50 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 48 | 52 |
| 13 | 48 | 52 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 48 | 52 |
| 16 | 47 | 53 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 46 | 54 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 45 | 55 |
| 24 | 45 | 55 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 46 | 54 |
| 27 | 47 | 53 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 48 | 52 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
| 31 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Akbou gets around 73 mm of rain and snow over 10.1 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 32% and peaks near 36% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
| Snow chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 1 |
| 2 | 36 | 1 |
| 3 | 35 | 1 |
| 4 | 35 | 1 |
| 5 | 34 | 1 |
| 6 | 33 | 1 |
| 7 | 32 | 1 |
| 8 | 32 | 1 |
| 9 | 31 | 1 |
| 10 | 31 | 1 |
| 11 | 31 | 2 |
| 12 | 31 | 2 |
| 13 | 31 | 2 |
| 14 | 31 | 2 |
| 15 | 31 | 2 |
| 16 | 31 | 2 |
| 17 | 31 | 2 |
| 18 | 32 | 2 |
| 19 | 32 | 2 |
| 20 | 32 | 2 |
| 21 | 33 | 2 |
| 22 | 33 | 2 |
| 23 | 33 | 2 |
| 24 | 33 | 2 |
| 25 | 33 | 2 |
| 26 | 33 | 2 |
| 27 | 32 | 2 |
| 28 | 32 | 2 |
| 29 | 32 | 2 |
| 30 | 31 | 2 |
| 31 | 31 | 2 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 6 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 42 min at the start of December to 9 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:41 AM to 7:59 AM, and sunset from 5:22 PM to 5:31 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:41 | 7:42 | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:49 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:51 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:54 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:59 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.7 | 7:41 | 5:22 |
| 2 | 9.7 | 7:42 | 5:22 |
| 3 | 9.7 | 7:43 | 5:22 |
| 4 | 9.6 | 7:43 | 5:22 |
| 5 | 9.6 | 7:44 | 5:22 |
| 6 | 9.6 | 7:45 | 5:22 |
| 7 | 9.6 | 7:46 | 5:22 |
| 8 | 9.6 | 7:47 | 5:22 |
| 9 | 9.6 | 7:47 | 5:22 |
| 10 | 9.6 | 7:48 | 5:22 |
| 11 | 9.6 | 7:49 | 5:23 |
| 12 | 9.6 | 7:50 | 5:23 |
| 13 | 9.5 | 7:50 | 5:23 |
| 14 | 9.5 | 7:51 | 5:23 |
| 15 | 9.5 | 7:52 | 5:23 |
| 16 | 9.5 | 7:52 | 5:24 |
| 17 | 9.5 | 7:53 | 5:24 |
| 18 | 9.5 | 7:53 | 5:24 |
| 19 | 9.5 | 7:54 | 5:25 |
| 20 | 9.5 | 7:55 | 5:25 |
| 21 | 9.5 | 7:55 | 5:26 |
| 22 | 9.5 | 7:56 | 5:26 |
| 23 | 9.5 | 7:56 | 5:27 |
| 24 | 9.5 | 7:56 | 5:27 |
| 25 | 9.5 | 7:57 | 5:28 |
| 26 | 9.5 | 7:57 | 5:28 |
| 27 | 9.5 | 7:58 | 5:29 |
| 28 | 9.5 | 7:58 | 5:29 |
| 29 | 9.5 | 7:58 | 5:30 |
| 30 | 9.5 | 7:58 | 5:31 |
| 31 | 9.5 | 7:59 | 5:31 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.29 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.29 kWh/m² to a high of 7.47 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 2.29 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.4 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Akbou
None of Akbou's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Akbou sees seasonal dust haze (June–July), heaviest in July.
Is December a good time to visit Akbou?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Akbou.
What to pack for Akbou in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Akbou sees daytime highs around 13°C and nights near 4°C. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Akbou in December
The nearest coast averages about 17°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 47 km away) is warmest in August at about 26°C and coldest in February near 15°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 3 to Nov 9 — about 5.3 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 17 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Cool |
| Feb | 15 | Cool |
| Mar | 15 | Cool |
| Apr | 16 | Cool |
| May | 18 | Cool |
| Jun | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 24 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 25 | Warm |
| Oct | 23 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 19 | Cool |
| Dec | 17 | Cool |
UV index in Akbou in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Akbou peaks around July 14 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Akbou in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Akbou is worst in August — around 56 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.0× the cleanest month (June, 28 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 31 | 33 | 37 | 34 | 30 | 28 | 41 | 56 | 31 | 39 | 28 | 31 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | Moderate |
| Feb | 33 | Moderate |
| Mar | 37 | Poor |
| Apr | 34 | Moderate |
| May | 30 | Moderate |
| Jun | 28 | Moderate |
| Jul | 41 | Poor |
| Aug | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 31 | Moderate |
| Oct | 39 | Poor |
| Nov | 28 | Moderate |
| Dec | 31 | Moderate |
Where is Akbou?
Akbou sits at 36.5°N, 4.5°E, 215 m above sea level, in Algeria. The nearest listed city is Ighram, 3.0 km away.
Topography around Akbou
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Akbou.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Akbou has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 556 m around an average of 273 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,758 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,266 m.
The land around Akbou is covered by grassland (29%) and artificial surfaces (24%) within 3 km, grassland (48%) and trees (28%) within 16 km, and grassland (35%) and trees (24%) within 80 km.
Algeria travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,051
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 69%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 20.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 468
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Akbou (36.4575°, 4.5349°, elevation 215 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).