The global average temperature was 12.5 ° C, exceeding the average reference (11.9 ° C) with a slight difference of + 0.6 ° C, according to the “Monthly Climate Bulletin February 2023 in Tunisia,” published by the National Institute of Meteorology (INM). The national average maximum temperature reached 17.8 ° C, exceeding the average reference for the 27 main stations (17.1 ° C), with a difference of +0.7 ° C. Maximum temperatures were close to the reference normals (1991-2020) over most regions during the first half of the month, followed by a relative increase during the second half. Average maximum temperatures ranged from 12.6 ° C in Thala to 20.6 ° C in Medenine. Note that the absolute maximum temperature reached 28.8 ° C in Kairouan February 24, 2023. Average temperatures ranged from 8.2 ° C in Thala to 15.3 ° C in Medenine, and were above the reference rates (1991-2020) over most areas. //The absolute minimum temperature reached -2.0°C in Kasserine on February 13, 2023. As for the national average minimum temperature, it reached 7.1 °C, exceeding the reference average (6.8 °C) with a difference of +0.3 °C. Minimum temperatures ranged from 3.4°C in Kasserine to 10.7°C in Mahdia, and were higher than the reference averages in most regions with differences ranging from +0.3°C in Kasserine to +1.7°C in Mahdia, except in the far north and mountainous regions. The absolute minimum temperature reached -2.0°C in Kasserine on February 13, 2023. Winds were generally light to moderate and increased on February 5, 2023 over the central-western heights, reaching a maximum of 76 km/h in Kasserine. During the period from February 8 to 10, the winds were strong over most of our regions, and their maximum speed varied from 60 km/h in Zaghouan and Beja to 83 km/h in Mahdia, Sfax and Tataouine and a maximum of 112 km/h was recorded in Djerba on the 9th of the month. These strong winds caused sand phenomena in Tozeur and El Borma. Winds were also strong on February 25, 2023 over the regions of Nabeul and Kasserine. Their maximum speed varied between 60 km/h and 80 km/h, and reached a maximum of 108 km/h in Kasserine.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse