Climate - In Amenas (Algeria)

The climate of In Amenas is subtropical desert, with very mild winters (but during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The small town is located in eastern Algeria, near the border with Libya, at an altitude of 550 meters (1,800 feet).

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 10.8 °C (51.4 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 40 millimeters (1.6 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (July) to 7 mm (0.3 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.

In Amenas - 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 10.8 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 3.4 °C (38.2 °F) and a maximum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (29.5 °F). However, in January 1995, it dropped to -5.2 °C (22.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, in January 2007, it reached 32.6 °C (90.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 13.3 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) and a maximum of 20.9 °C (69.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, in February 2005, it dropped to -2.7 °C (27.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 18 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 10 °C (50.1 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, in March 2004, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, in March 2004, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 29%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 23.3 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15.3 °C (59.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.3 °C (88.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (47 °F). However, in April 1994, it dropped to 3.4 °C (38.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F). However, in April 2016, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 24%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 20.3 °C (68.6 °F) and a maximum of 35.8 °C (96.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, in May 1994, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F). However, in May 2012, it reached 44.4 °C (111.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 21%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 31.8 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 39.6 °C (103.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, in June 2007, it dropped to 16.7 °C (62.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44 °C (111 °F). However, in June 2015, it reached 46.3 °C (115.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 20%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).

In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 32.5 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F) and a maximum of 40.5 °C (104.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F). However, in July 2006, it dropped to 13.9 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (112.5 °F). However, in July 2018, it reached 47 °C (116.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The average humidity is 19%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 32.2 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 24.5 °C (76 °F) and a maximum of 39.9 °C (103.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F). However, in August 1993, it dropped to 16.4 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, in August 2010, it reached 47.4 °C (117.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 22%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 30.2 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.7 °F) and a maximum of 37.8 °C (100 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F). However, in September 1995, it dropped to 15.3 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F). However, in September 2020, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 25%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 17.1 °C (62.8 °F) and a maximum of 32 °C (89.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, in October 1996, it dropped to 3.4 °C (38.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F). However, in October 2020, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 33%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 17.3 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.7 °F) and a maximum of 24.9 °C (76.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, in November 1998, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, in November 2003, it reached 37.4 °C (99.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 12.2 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 5.1 °C (41.2 °F) and a maximum of 19.3 °C (66.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, in December 1991, it dropped to -3.6 °C (25.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, in December 2009, it reached 31.3 °C (88.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).