Climate in Mecheria (Algeria)

The climate of Mécheria is arid subtropical, with mild winters (but with possible cold periods) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in northwestern Algeria, at 1,150 meters (3,770 feet) above sea level.
In winter there may be snowfall and frost. In January 2005, during a cold wave that brought snowfall to unusual parts of the desert, the temperature dropped to -14 °C (7 °F), which is the coldest record for Algeria.
In summer, the altitude tempers the heat, however, temperatures can sometimes reach or exceed 40 °C (104 °F). In July 2019 the temperature reached 43 °C (109.5 °F), while in July 2023 the average maximum was 40 °C (104 °F).

Mecheria - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 7.0 °C (44.6 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 240 millimeters (9.4 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 8 mm (0.3 in) in the driest month (June) to 35 mm (1.4 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.

Mecheria - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.0 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 1.8 °C (35.2 °F) and a maximum of 12.2 °C (54 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -14 °C (6.8 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 8.7 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 3.2 °C (37.7 °F) and a maximum of 14.2 °C (57.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -9.4 °C (15.1 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it reached 28.4 °C (83.1 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6 °C (42.7 °F) and a maximum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 30.9 °C (87.6 °F) in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.2 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.6 °C (20.1 °F) in April 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F) in April 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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May is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.7 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 12.9 °C (55.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.2 °C (37.8 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in May 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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June is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.9 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in June 2013.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, it reached 40.2 °C (104.4 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 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 35%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.3 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 21.7 °C (71 °F) and a maximum of 36.9 °C (98.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F) in July 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104.5 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in July 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 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 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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August is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.9 °F) and a maximum of 35.7 °C (96.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F) in August 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 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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September is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.1 °C (41.2 °F) in September 1998.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 38.6 °C (101.5 °F) in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).

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October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.5 °C (32.9 °F) in October 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 34.2 °C (93.6 °F) in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.6 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.4 °F) and a maximum of 16.8 °C (62.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -4.3 °C (24.3 °F) in November 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 28.2 °C (82.8 °F) in November 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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December is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.9 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 3 °C (37.3 °F) and a maximum of 12.9 °C (55.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.3 °C (22.5 °F) in December 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 30.1 °C (86.2 °F) in December 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 4 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 66%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).