Location & Surroundings
Skikda is a city in Algeria with 182,903 inhabitants, at 24 m elevation. The national capital Algiers is about 340 km to the west. The nearest airport is Skikda, 7 km away.
Also known as: ولاية سعيدة · سكيكدة · Скикда · 斯基克达 · Sukaikida · Sukajkida
Overview
Skikda is city in Algeria.
It is located in Skikda District, Algeria.
Established in 1838-00-00.
The population is about 163,318 (2008).
It covers about 52 square kilometre.
The elevation is around 24 metre.
Also known as: Philippeville
Media
Basic Data
- Country Algeria
- Located in Skikda District
- Area 52 square kilometre
- Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
- seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 52' 34" N, 6° 54' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 24 m
- Timezone Africa/Algiers
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 182,903
- Pop. Density 10,482 p/km²
- Built-up 26.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dinar (DZD)
- Phone Prefix +213
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:26
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
ar
ولاية سعيدة
ar
سكيكدة
ru
mk
bg
Скикда
zh
斯基克达
de
Sukaikida
pl
Sukajkida
uk
be
Скікда
bn
স্কিকদা
kk
Скикда қаласы
ko
스킥다
pnb
سکیکدہ
Weather in Skikda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Skikda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 27.0 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,019.2 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.6 | 2.1 | 59 | 73 | 1,019.2 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 1.7 | 145 | 79 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 2.5 | 130 | 78 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 5.6 | 55 | 53 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 508.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 4.7 | 88 | 63 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 389.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 2.4 | 143 | 64 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 2.7 | 137 | 51 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.9 | 4.8 | 53 | 48 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 555.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.1 | 1.4 | 61 | 64 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 389.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 2.3 | 185 | 55 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 224 | 53 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 4.1 | 6 | 56 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 533.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.5 | 0.5 | 65 | 74 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 358.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Skikda?
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 27.0 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Skikda today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Skikda?
Local time is 03:26. Time zone: Africa/Algiers (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Skikda?
Skikda is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Skikda?
Population about 182,903.
What is the elevation of Skikda?
DEM 24 m.
Where is Skikda located?
It is at 36.87617, 6.90921 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Skikda in?
It is in Algeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Commons category Skikda