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Mascara, Algeria

Sig

Sig is a town in Mascara, Algeria. It has a population of about 61,373. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now23°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population61,373
Local time09:50
35.53° N, 0.19° WElevation 62 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code29001
The year in Sigweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low28° / 14°
Rain this month28mm
Best timeFeb–Apr

Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Sig at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in August

Coolest month4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

46 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

How Sig has grown

People living in the built-up area (11 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.

+182%28k in 1975 → 80k in 2025
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Weather in Sig

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
23°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 43%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct29°12°
Tue27 Oct30°13°
Wed28 Oct25°12°
Thu29 Oct26°13°
Fri30 Oct27°13°
Sat31 Oct27°12°
Sun1 Nov26°10°
Mon2 Nov26°10°
Tue3 Nov26°10°

When to go to Sig

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score889091938370575767808790
High18°19°22°24°28°32°35°36°32°28°22°19°
Low4°6°8°9°14°16°20°21°18°14°9°6°
Rain (mm)423832272352416284637

What's on in Sig

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Sig

Nature in Algeria

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Algeria seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Sig

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Sig 8 km →1994 · 8 km
5.7Oued Sly 9 km ↓1980 · 140 km
5.6Aïn Tolba 9 km ↑1999 · 101 km
5.5Mers El Kebir 18 km ↑2008 · 58 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 2 · 1 km

Fossils in Algeria
Neogene · 2

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Algeria

Towns and villages around Sig

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Sig from above

Postal code

29001

Getting to Sig

Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International AirportORN
40 km
Zenata – Messali El Hadj AirportTLM
128 km
Chlef Aboubakr Belkaid International AirportCFK
158 km
SigRailway station
1.1 km
Oued TlelatRailway station
24 km
DebroussevilleRailway station
24 km

Places near Sig

Places with a climate like Sig

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sig?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sig.
What is the hottest month in Sig?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Sig?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sig?
November is the wettest month with about 46 mm of precipitation.
What is the postal code of Sig?
The postal code of Sig is 29001.