Climate in 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 30 degrees north latitude and at an altitude of 400 meters (1,300 feet).
In summer, at the worst times the temperature can reach 47/48 °C (117/118 °F) from June to September. In July 2023 it reached 48 °C (118 °F) for three days in a row, and there was one day with a low of 34 °C (93 °F).

El Menia - Climate data

In El Menia, 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 0.9 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

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it dropped to -5.5 °C (22.1 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5 °F) in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 10.6 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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February is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in February 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 36.5 °C (97.7 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 2.2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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March is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only 7.5 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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April is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in April 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only 4.8 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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May is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it dropped to 7.5 °C (45.5 °F) in May 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °F). However, it reached 44.2 °C (111.6 °F) in May 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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June 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 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 39.6 °C (103.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12.9 °C (55.2 °F) in June 2013.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F). However, it reached 46.6 °C (115.9 °F) in June 1999.
Precipitation amounts to only 4.6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 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 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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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 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, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F) in July 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46.5 °C (116 °F). However, it reached 48.5 °C (119.3 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only 3.1 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 19%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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August is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it dropped to 17 °C (62.6 °F) in August 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (113.5 °F). However, it reached 47.5 °C (117.5 °F) in August 1996.
Precipitation amounts to only 0.9 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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September is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F). However, it reached 47.4 °C (117.3 °F) in September 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only 6.9 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in October 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 42.1 °C (107.8 °F) in October 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only 8.4 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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November is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -1.5 °C (29.3 °F) in November 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only 4.2 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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December is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it dropped to -4.5 °C (23.9 °F) in December 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 29.5 °C (85.1 °F) in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only 7.6 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).