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The climate of Tindouf 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 western Algeria, near the border with Morocco, Western Sahara and Mauritania, at an altitude of 400 meters (1,300 feet).
In 1936 the temperature reached 57 °C (134.6 °F), even though the data of that period are not reliable.
Tindouf - Climate data
In Tindouf, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 35.5 °C (96.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Tindouf - Average temperatures (1998-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 7 | 21 | 13.8 | 44 | 70 | 56.8 |
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| February | 9 | 24 | 16.3 | 48 | 75 | 61.4 |
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| March | 12 | 28 | 20.2 | 54 | 82 | 68.3 |
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| April | 15 | 31 | 23.1 | 59 | 88 | 73.6 |
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| May | 17 | 35 | 26.1 | 63 | 95 | 78.9 |
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| June | 21 | 39 | 30.2 | 70 | 103 | 86.4 |
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| July | 27 | 44 | 35.5 | 81 | 111 | 96 |
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| August | 27 | 43 | 35 | 81 | 109 | 95 |
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| September | 23 | 38 | 30.4 | 73 | 100 | 86.7 |
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| October | 18 | 32 | 25.3 | 65 | 90 | 77.6 |
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| November | 12 | 26 | 19.1 | 54 | 79 | 66.4 |
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| December | 8 | 22 | 14.8 | 47 | 71 | 58.7 |
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| Year | 16.4 | 32 | 24.15 | 61.5 | 89.6 | 75.5 |
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In Tindouf,
precipitation amounts to 65 millimeters (2.6 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest months (April, June, July) to 14 mm (0.6 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.
Tindouf - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 2 | 0.1 | 1 |
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| February | 7 | 0.3 | 1 |
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| March | 3 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| April | 1 | 0.1 | 1 |
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| May | 7 | 0.3 | 1 |
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| June | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| July | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| August | 8 | 0.3 | 2 |
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| September | 14 | 0.6 | 2 |
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| October | 13 | 0.5 | 2 |
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| November | 4 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| December | 4 | 0.1 | 1 |
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| Year | 65 | 2.6 | 13 |
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Tindouf - Weather by month
Based on the period 1998-2020
In
January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Tindouf is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 13.8 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 6.5 °C (43.7 °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 -3 °C (26.6 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F) in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
In
February, the weather in Tindouf is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.3 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) and a maximum of 23.9 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to -1.1 °C (30 °F) in February 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 35.4 °C (95.7 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
In
March, the weather in Tindouf is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F) and a maximum of 27.9 °C (82.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in March 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F) in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
In
April, the weather in Tindouf is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.3 °C (88.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in April 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 40.4 °C (104.7 °F) in April 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 23 kph (15 mph).
In
May, the weather in Tindouf is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it dropped to 9.5 °C (49.1 °F) in May 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in May 1999.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 24 kph (15 mph).
In
June, the weather in Tindouf 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 21.2 °C (70.2 °F) and a maximum of 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in June 2016.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F). However, it reached 46.8 °C (116.2 °F) in June 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
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 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 23 kph (15 mph).
In
July, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Tindouf is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 35.5 °C (96 °F), with a minimum of 27.1 °C (80.7 °F) and a maximum of 44 °C (111.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it dropped to 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) in July 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 47 °C (116.5 °F). However, it reached 48.3 °C (118.9 °F) in July 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 18%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
In
August, the weather in Tindouf is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 35.0 °C (95 °F), with a minimum of 27.1 °C (80.7 °F) and a maximum of 42.9 °C (109.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) in August 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46.5 °C (115.5 °F). However, it reached 47.3 °C (117.1 °F) in August 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 21%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
In
September, the weather in Tindouf is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 37.9 °C (100.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in September 2012.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, it reached 45.6 °C (114.1 °F) in September 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 mph).
In
October, the weather in Tindouf is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.3 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °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 °C (107.6 °F) in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
In
November, the weather in Tindouf is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.1 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.1 °C (53.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44 °F). However, it dropped to 2.7 °C (36.9 °F) in November 1999.
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 36.6 °C (97.9 °F) in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
In
December, the weather in Tindouf is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.5 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to 0.8 °C (33.4 °F) in December 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 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 45%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).