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The climate of Ouargla is
subtropical desert, 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).
Spring is the season in which sandstorms are most frequent.
In July 2018, the temperature reached 51.3 °C (124.3 °F), one of the highest values ever recorded in Africa.
Ouargla - Climate data
In Ouargla, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 36.0 °C (96.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Ouargla - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 5 | 19 | 11.8 | 41 | 66 | 53.2 |
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| February | 7 | 21 | 13.9 | 44 | 70 | 57 |
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| March | 11 | 26 | 18.4 | 52 | 79 | 65.1 |
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| April | 16 | 30 | 23 | 60 | 87 | 73.4 |
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| May | 20 | 35 | 27.7 | 68 | 95 | 81.9 |
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| June | 25 | 40 | 32.7 | 77 | 105 | 90.9 |
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| July | 28 | 44 | 36 | 83 | 111 | 96.8 |
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| August | 28 | 43 | 35.1 | 82 | 109 | 95.2 |
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| September | 24 | 38 | 30.8 | 75 | 100 | 87.4 |
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| October | 18 | 32 | 24.7 | 64 | 89 | 76.4 |
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| November | 10 | 24 | 17.2 | 51 | 75 | 62.9 |
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| December | 6 | 19 | 12.7 | 43 | 67 | 54.9 |
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| Year | 16.5 | 31 | 23.65 | 61.7 | 87.7 | 74.5 |
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In Ouargla,
precipitation amounts to 65 millimeters (2.6 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (June, July, August) to 15 mm (0.6 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.
Ouargla - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 8 | 0.3 | 2 |
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| February | 2 | 0.1 | 2 |
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| March | 5 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| April | 15 | 0.6 | 1 |
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| May | 11 | 0.4 | 1 |
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| June | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| July | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| August | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| September | 5 | 0.2 | 2 |
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| October | 4 | 0.2 | 2 |
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| November | 6 | 0.3 | 1 |
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| December | 5 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| Year | 65 | 2.6 | 15 |
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Ouargla - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Ouargla is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (40.9 °F) and a maximum of 18.7 °C (65.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.7 °C (25.3 °F) in January 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it reached 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In
February, the weather in Ouargla is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 13.9 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) in February 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °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 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
In
March, the weather in Ouargla is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.4 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.6 °F) and a maximum of 25.9 °C (78.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to 1.8 °C (35.2 °F) in March 2011.
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 40 °C (104 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), 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 14 kph (9 mph).
In
April, the weather in Ouargla is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.0 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 15.5 °C (60 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in April 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F) in April 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), 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 16 kph (10 mph).
In
May, the weather in Ouargla is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) and a maximum of 35.2 °C (95.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (57.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) in May 2016.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F). However, it reached 46.2 °C (115.2 °F) in May 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), 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 17 kph (11 mph).
In
June, the weather in Ouargla is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.7 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77.1 °F) and a maximum of 40.4 °C (104.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14.8 °C (58.6 °F) in June 2013.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 46.5 °C (116 °F). However, it reached 49 °C (120.2 °F) in June 2017.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
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 15 kph (10 mph).
In
July, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Ouargla is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 36.0 °C (97 °F), with a minimum of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) and a maximum of 43.7 °C (110.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, it dropped to 22.4 °C (72.3 °F) in July 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 48.5 °C (119 °F). However, it reached 51.3 °C (124.3 °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 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 21%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
In
August, the weather in Ouargla is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 35.1 °C (95 °F), with a minimum of 27.7 °C (81.8 °F) and a maximum of 42.6 °C (108.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it dropped to 21 °C (69.8 °F) in August 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 47.5 °C (117.5 °F). However, it reached 50.4 °C (122.7 °F) in August 2014.
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 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
In
September, the weather in Ouargla is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.8 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.6 °F) and a maximum of 37.8 °C (100.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (64 °F). However, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F) in September 2006.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F). However, it reached 47.7 °C (117.9 °F) in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), 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 15 kph (9 mph).
In
October, the weather in Ouargla is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.7 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.2 °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 5.9 °C (42.6 °F) in October 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, it reached 42.3 °C (108.1 °F) in October 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
November, the weather in Ouargla is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 10.3 °C (50.6 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to -0.2 °C (31.6 °F) in November 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 34.5 °C (94.1 °F) in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), 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 9 kph (6 mph).
In
December, the weather in Ouargla is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 12.7 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 6.1 °C (43 °F) and a maximum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.6 °C (27.3 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (76.5 °F). However, it reached 31.4 °C (88.5 °F) in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), 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 9 kph (5 mph).