Climate - In Salah (Algeria)

The climate of In Salah is subtropical desert, with very mild winters (but during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in the center of Algeria, at 280 meters (920 feet) above sea level.
In Salah is one of the hottest, driest and sunniest cities in the world.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 14.7 °C (58.5 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 38.4 °C (101.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 15 millimeters (0.6 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (May, June, July, August, September, November) to 4 mm (0.2 in) in the wettest ones (January, February) Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 3830 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

In Salah - Weather by month

Based on the period 2000-2020
(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 14.7 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 7.3 °C (45.2 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, in January 2020, it dropped to -2.8 °C (27 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, in January 2007, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 1 days.
On average, there are 275 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 10 °C (50 °F) and a maximum of 24.9 °C (76.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, in February 2012, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 1 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 29%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 22.0 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14 °C (57.2 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (85.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, in March 2018, it dropped to 3.3 °C (37.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, in March 2010, it reached 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 1 days.
On average, there are 330 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 23%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, in April 2012, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105.5 °F). However, in April 2016, it reached 44.1 °C (111.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 1 days.
On average, there are 335 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11 hours per day.
The average humidity is 19%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 31.7 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 39.3 °C (102.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, in May 2012, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F). However, in May 2016, it reached 47 °C (116.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 355 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 17%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 35.8 °C (96 °F), with a minimum of 28 °C (82.5 °F) and a maximum of 43.6 °C (110.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, in June 2011, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 47.5 °C (117.5 °F). However, in June 2014, it reached 49.3 °C (120.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 350 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 15%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 kph).

In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 38.4 °C (101 °F), with a minimum of 31.1 °C (88 °F) and a maximum of 45.8 °C (114.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, in July 2020, it dropped to 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 48.5 °C (119 °F). However, in July 2002, it reached 50.6 °C (123.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 380 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 12 hours per day.
The average humidity is 13%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 37.5 °C (100 °F), with a minimum of 30.5 °C (87 °F) and a maximum of 44.5 °C (112.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 26 °C (79 °F). However, in August 2003, it dropped to 23 °C (73.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 47 °C (117 °F). However, in August 2003, it reached 49.4 °C (120.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 370 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 12 hours per day.
The average humidity is 15%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 34.5 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 27.3 °C (81.1 °F) and a maximum of 41.7 °C (107 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, in September 2004, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (113.5 °F). However, in September 1997, it reached 47.7 °C (117.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 1 days.
On average, there are 325 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11 hours per day.
The average humidity is 20%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F) and a maximum of 35.5 °C (96 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, in October 2010, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F). However, in October 1999, it reached 45.3 °C (113.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 1 days.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 26%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, in November 2008, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, in November 2015, it reached 38.8 °C (101.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 1 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 32%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 9.3 °C (48.8 °F) and a maximum of 23 °C (73.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, in December 2005, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in December 2010, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 1 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).