, with very mild winters (but during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The oasis is located in south-eastern Algeria, at nearly 27 degrees north latitude and at an altitude of 580 meters (1,900 feet).
. The highest peaks of the mountain massif reach 2,000 meters (6,500 feet).
In winter, it can get cold at night, and sometimes the temperature can slightly drop below freezing.
In summer, due to the altitude, temperatures generally remain at slightly lower values than in the lowlands located further north, however, at times they can reach 49/50 °C (120/122 °F). In August 2011 the temperature reached 51 °C (124 °F).
. Here are the average temperatures.
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
12.8 °C, with a minimum of
4.9 °C and a maximum of
20.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4 °C in January 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only
3.7 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is of
11.3 kph.
February is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
15.5 °C, with a minimum of
7.5 °C and a maximum of
23.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.5 °C in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
38.5 °C in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
3 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
March is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
20.1 °C, with a minimum of
11.9 °C and a maximum of
28.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.4 °C in March 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
40.5 °C in March 2011.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.4 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
14.3 kph.
April is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
25.3 °C, with a minimum of
17.1 °C and a maximum of
33.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
5.6 °C in April 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40.5 °C. However, it reached
44 °C in April 2005.
Precipitation amounts to only
5.7 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
14.7 kph.
May is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
30.2 °C, with a minimum of
22.5 °C and a maximum of
38 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10.4 °C in May 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
43.5 °C. However, it reached
45.3 °C in May 1993.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.9 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 21%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
16.3 kph.
June is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
33.6 °C, with a minimum of
25.8 °C and a maximum of
41.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C. However, it dropped to
17.5 °C in June 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
45.5 °C. However, it reached
49.5 °C in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.4 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 19%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
14.9 kph.
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 °C, with a minimum of
25.9 °C and a maximum of
42 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
20 °C in July 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
46 °C. However, it reached
49.8 °C in July 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.9 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 18%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
14.2 kph.
August is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
33.7 °C, with a minimum of
25.8 °C and a maximum of
41.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
19.2 °C in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
44.5 °C. However, it reached
51 °C in August 2011.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.5 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 20%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
13.6 kph.
September is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
31.8 °C, with a minimum of
24.1 °C and a maximum of
39.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
13.5 °C in September 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
43.5 °C. However, it reached
49.2 °C in September 1995.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.8 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
26.3 °C, with a minimum of
18.6 °C and a maximum of
33.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
9.5 °C in October 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39.5 °C. However, it reached
42 °C in October 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.3 °C, with a minimum of
11.6 °C and a maximum of
27.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
1.7 °C in November 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only
1 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is of
10.5 kph.
December is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
14.3 °C, with a minimum of
6.7 °C and a maximum of
21.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.5 °C in December 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
33.5 °C in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is of
10.3 kph.