Weather and climate in El Oued (Algeria)

The climate of El Oued is subtropical desert, with mild winters (during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in eastern Algeria, at 33 degrees north latitude and not far from the border with Tunisia.
In summer, at the worst times the temperature can exceed 48 °C (118 °F). In July 2018 it reached 50 °C (122 °F), and there was one day with a low of 35 °C (95 °F). In July 2023 the average maximum was 45 °C (113 °F).

El Oued - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.4 °C (52.4 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 34.0 °C (93.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 85 millimeters (3.3 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest month (July) to 25 mm (1 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.

El Oued - 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. The average temperature is of 11.4 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) and a maximum of 17.4 °C (63.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -1.5 °C (29.3 °F) in January 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 27.6 °C (81.7 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.2 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) in February 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 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 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 10.5 °C (51 °F) and a maximum of 23.9 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to -5.4 °C (22.3 °F) in March 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 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 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) and a maximum of 28.1 °C (82.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 4.8 °C (40.6 °F) in April 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in April 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 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 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 9.7 °C (49.5 °F) in May 2016.
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 45.6 °C (114.1 °F) in May 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 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 30.9 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 38.3 °C (100.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.3 °C (52.3 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (114 °F). However, it reached 48.2 °C (118.8 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 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 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 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 34.0 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F) and a maximum of 41.4 °C (106.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it dropped to 17.8 °C (64 °F) in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 47 °C (117 °F). However, it reached 50 °C (122 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 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 33.7 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 26.7 °C (80 °F) and a maximum of 40.8 °C (105.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14.5 °C (58.1 °F) in August 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46.5 °C (115.5 °F). However, it reached 49 °C (120.2 °F) in August 2005.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 32%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.2 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.1 °F) and a maximum of 35.6 °C (96.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in September 2004.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108.5 °F). However, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F) in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.7 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.1 °C (86.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in October 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in October 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.7 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in November 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.4 °C (43.5 °F) and a maximum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in December 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 28.2 °C (82.8 °F) in December 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).