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October 2026: Tunisia's hottest since 1950
August 2026 in Tunisia was marked by extremely hot weather, making it one of the hottest August months since 1950. The average daily temperature reached 32.3°C, an increase of 3.4% over the normal average of 28.9°C. Heatwaves persisted throughout the month, especially from the third week onward, leading to maximum temperatures ranging from 32.9°C in Mdhia to 43.5°C in Tozeur, with a national average of 39°C—above the reference average of 35.3°C. The minimum temperatures ranged between 20.6°C in Kairouan and 30.5°C in Tozeur, with the national average rising to 25.5°C. Rainfall was concentrated mainly in Taliouine, Kasserine, and Siliana, with reductions in other regions. Recorded totals amounted to 168.7 mm, compared to the normal average of 320.4 mm, reflecting a deficiency of 47.3%. During the month, wind speeds exceeded 60 km/h in several areas, with strong winds blowing for several days. Among the regions experiencing the highest wind speeds were Taliouine, Siliana, and Kairouan.
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