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).

In Amenas - Climate data

In In Amenas, 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.
In In Amenas, 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

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in In Amenas is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it dropped to -5.2 °C (22.6 °F) in January 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it reached 32.6 °C (90.7 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In February, the weather in In Amenas is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it dropped to -2.7 °C (27.1 °F) in February 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In March, the weather in In Amenas is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in March 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in March 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In April, the weather in In Amenas is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 3.4 °C (38.1 °F) in April 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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In May, the weather in In Amenas is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F) in May 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F). However, it reached 44.4 °C (111.9 °F) in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 21%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 mph).

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In June, the weather in In Amenas is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it dropped to 16.7 °C (62.1 °F) in June 2007.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44 °C (111 °F). However, it reached 46.3 °C (115.3 °F) in June 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 20%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in In Amenas is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it dropped to 13.9 °C (57 °F) in July 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (112.5 °F). However, it reached 47 °C (116.6 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 19%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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In August, the weather in In Amenas is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it dropped to 16.4 °C (61.5 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, it reached 47.4 °C (117.3 °F) in August 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).

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In September, the weather in In Amenas is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F). However, it dropped to 15.3 °C (59.5 °F) in September 1995.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In October, the weather in In Amenas is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 3.4 °C (38.1 °F) in October 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in October 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In November, the weather in In Amenas is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in November 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 37.4 °C (99.3 °F) in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In December, the weather in In Amenas is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it dropped to -3.6 °C (25.5 °F) in December 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 31.3 °C (88.3 °F) in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).