Climate - Bou Saada (Algeria)
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The climate of Bou Saâda is subtropical desert, with mild winters (during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in northern Algeria, at an altitude of 580 meters or 1,900 feet (although the airport, where the weather station is located, is at 460 meters or 1,500 feet).
In winter, when cold air from the north manages to reach this area, there can be cold days, with lows below freezing. Occasionally, as in January 2005 and February 2015, there may even be a snowfall.
In summer, at the worst times the temperature can reach 45/46 °C (113/115 °F) from June to August. In July 2023, there was a day with a minimum of 31 °C (88 °F) and a maximum of 47 °C (117 °F).
Bou Saada - Climate data
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 9.4 °C (49.0 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 32.4 °C (90.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.Bou Saada - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 4.2 | 14.7 | 9.4 | 39 | 58 | 49 |
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| February | 4.8 | 16.8 | 10.8 | 41 | 62 | 51.4 |
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| March | 8.4 | 20.9 | 14.7 | 47 | 70 | 58.4 |
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| April | 11.7 | 24.7 | 18.2 | 53 | 76 | 64.8 |
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| May | 16 | 29.6 | 22.8 | 61 | 85 | 73 |
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| June | 21 | 35.8 | 28.4 | 70 | 96 | 83.1 |
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| July | 24.8 | 40 | 32.4 | 77 | 104 | 90.4 |
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| August | 24.3 | 39 | 31.6 | 76 | 102 | 89 |
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| September | 19.8 | 32.5 | 26.2 | 68 | 91 | 79.1 |
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| October | 14.5 | 27 | 20.7 | 58 | 81 | 69.3 |
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| November | 8.6 | 19.4 | 14 | 48 | 67 | 57.2 |
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| December | 5.1 | 15.4 | 10.2 | 41 | 60 | 50.4 |
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| Year | 13.6 | 26.4 | 19.95 | 56.6 | 79.5 | 68 |
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Precipitation amounts to 160 millimeters (6.3 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 6 mm (0.2 in) in the driest months (June, July) to 25 mm (1 in) in the wettest ones (April, September) Here is the average precipitation.Bou Saada - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 10 | 0.4 | 3 |
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| February | 8 | 0.3 | 2 |
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| March | 13 | 0.5 | 3 |
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| April | 25 | 1 | 2 |
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| May | 20 | 0.8 | 2 |
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| June | 6 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| July | 6 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| August | 8 | 0.3 | 1 |
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| September | 25 | 1 | 2 |
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| October | 20 | 0.8 | 2 |
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| November | 11 | 0.5 | 2 |
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| December | 11 | 0.4 | 3 |
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| Year | 160 | 6.3 | 25 |
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Bou Saada - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.4 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4.2 °C (39.5 °F) and a maximum of 14.7 °C (58.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9.1 °C (15.6 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) in January 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.8 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 4.8 °C (40.6 °F) and a maximum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -6.5 °C (20.3 °F) in February 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 27.1 °C (80.8 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.7 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47.1 °F) and a maximum of 20.9 °C (69.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.2 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.7 °C (53 °F) and a maximum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.6 °C (34.9 °F) in April 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 37.4 °C (99.3 °F) in April 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
May is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 43.2 °C (109.8 °F) in May 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
June is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 35.8 °C (96.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9.2 °C (48.6 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (108 °F). However, it reached 45.2 °C (113.4 °F) in June 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.4 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F) and a maximum of 40 °C (104 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) in July 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F). However, it reached 46.3 °C (115.3 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
August is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.6 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F) and a maximum of 39 °C (102.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, it dropped to 14.7 °C (58.5 °F) in August 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, it reached 45.7 °C (114.3 °F) in August 2011.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.5 °C (90.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) in September 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 41.6 °C (106.9 °F) in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.7 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58.1 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.5 °C (36.5 °F) in October 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in October 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.0 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.6 °C (47.6 °F) and a maximum of 19.4 °C (66.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -3.1 °C (26.4 °F) in November 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 31.2 °C (88.2 °F) in November 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.2 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 5.1 °C (41.1 °F) and a maximum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -4.1 °C (24.6 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it reached 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) in December 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
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