Climate - El Menia (Algeria)

The climate of El Menia is subtropical desert, with mild winters (during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city (once called El Golea) is located in an oasis in the Algerian desert, at an altitude of 400 meters (1,300 feet).

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 10.3 °C (50.6 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 34.6 °C (94.3 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 75 millimeters (3 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest month (August) to 15 mm (0.6 in) in the wettest one (May). Here is the average precipitation.

El Menia - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 10.3 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 3.1 °C (37.6 °F) and a maximum of 17.5 °C (63.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, in January 2005, it dropped to -5.5 °C (22.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, in January 2010, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 12.8 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.6 °F) and a maximum of 20.2 °C (68.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, in February 2005, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 36.5 °C (97.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 17.1 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 9.4 °C (48.9 °F) and a maximum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, in March 2005, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, in March 2001, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 21.7 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 14 °C (57.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.3 °C (84.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, in April 1992, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, in April 2016, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 29%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F) and a maximum of 34.4 °C (94 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, in May 1993, it dropped to 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °F). However, in May 1999, it reached 44.2 °C (111.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 25%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 31.6 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 39.6 °C (103.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, in June 2013, it dropped to 12.9 °C (55.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F). However, in June 1999, it reached 46.6 °C (115.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 22%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 34.6 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F) and a maximum of 42.6 °C (108.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, in July 2001, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46.5 °C (116 °F). However, in July 2018, it reached 48.5 °C (119.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 19%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 33.9 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 26.2 °C (79.1 °F) and a maximum of 41.7 °C (107 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F). However, in August 2014, it dropped to 17 °C (62.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (113.5 °F). However, in August 1996, it reached 47.5 °C (117.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 22%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 29.9 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.6 °F) and a maximum of 37.2 °C (99 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, in September 2018, it dropped to 10.2 °C (50.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F). However, in September 2001, it reached 47.4 °C (117.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 30%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.3 °C (61.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, in October 2010, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, in October 2007, it reached 42.1 °C (107.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 15.8 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 8.6 °C (47.5 °F) and a maximum of 23 °C (73.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, in November 1991, it dropped to -1.5 °C (29.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F). However, in November 2015, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 11.4 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 4.5 °C (40 °F) and a maximum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, in December 2003, it dropped to -4.5 °C (23.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, in December 2009, it reached 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).