, with mild winters (during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in north-central Algeria, in the desert, at an altitude of 140 meters (460 feet).
In summer, we are in one of the areas of Africa where the highest temperatures are recorded. In July 2018, the temperature reached 51.3 °C (124.3 °F), while in August 2014 it reached 50.4 °C (122.7 °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
11.8 °C, with a minimum of
5 °C and a maximum of
18.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.7 °C in January 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
28.3 °C in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only
8.4 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
February is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
13.9 °C, with a minimum of
6.8 °C and a maximum of
21 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.8 °C in February 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
37.2 °C in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.8 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
March is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
18.4 °C, with a minimum of
10.9 °C and a maximum of
25.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.8 °C in March 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only
4.6 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is of
13.8 kph.
April is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23 °C, with a minimum of
15.5 °C and a maximum of
30.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7 °C in April 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39 °C. However, it reached
41.5 °C in April 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 32%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
15.7 kph.
May is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
27.7 °C, with a minimum of
20.2 °C and a maximum of
35.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10.5 °C in May 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
43 °C. However, it reached
46.2 °C in May 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
11 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
17.5 kph.
June is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
32.7 °C, with a minimum of
25 °C and a maximum of
40.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
14.8 °C in June 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
46.5 °C. However, it reached
49 °C in June 2017.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.4 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 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 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
15.4 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
36 °C, with a minimum of
28.3 °C and a maximum of
43.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
24 °C. However, it dropped to
22.4 °C in July 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
48.5 °C. However, it reached
51.3 °C in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.4 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 21%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
13.8 kph.
August is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
35.1 °C, with a minimum of
27.7 °C and a maximum of
42.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23.5 °C. However, it dropped to
21 °C in August 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
47.5 °C. However, it reached
50.4 °C in August 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.4 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
September is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
30.8 °C, with a minimum of
23.7 °C and a maximum of
37.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C. However, it dropped to
12 °C in September 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
44.5 °C. However, it reached
47.7 °C in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
14.6 kph.
October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
24.7 °C, with a minimum of
17.6 °C and a maximum of
31.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
5.9 °C in October 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C. However, it reached
42.3 °C in October 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only
4.2 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is of
11.2 kph.
November is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
17.2 °C, with a minimum of
10.3 °C and a maximum of
24 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.2 °C in November 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
34.5 °C in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only
6.4 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of
9 kph.
December is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
12.7 °C, with a minimum of
6.1 °C and a maximum of
19.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.6 °C in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
31.4 °C in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only
5.2 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
8.8 kph.