Climate - Ayoun El Atrous (Mauritania)

The climate of Ayoun al Atrous (or Aioun el Atrouss) is tropical arid, with a relatively rainy season from July to September. The hottest time of the year goes from April to June, before the rains.
The small town is located in southern Mauritania, at 230 meters (755 feet) above sea level.

Ayoun El Atrous - Climate data

In Ayoun El Atrous, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 36.6 °C (97.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Ayoun El Atrous, precipitation amounts to 240 millimeters (9.4 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (January, March) to 90 mm (3.5 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.

Ayoun el Atrous - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2018

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In January, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Ayoun el Atrous is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.9 °C (62.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 20%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In February, the weather in Ayoun el Atrous is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 15%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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In March, the weather in Ayoun el Atrous is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.0 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 36.9 °C (98.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 14%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In April, the weather in Ayoun el Atrous is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 34.0 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 27.6 °C (81.7 °F) and a maximum of 40.3 °C (104.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 14%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In May, the weather in Ayoun el Atrous is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 36.4 °C (97 °F), with a minimum of 30.3 °C (86.5 °F) and a maximum of 42.5 °C (108.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (114.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 17%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In June, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Ayoun el Atrous is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 36.6 °C (98 °F), with a minimum of 30.7 °C (87.3 °F) and a maximum of 42.4 °C (108.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 46 °C (114.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 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 11 kph (7 mph).

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In July, the weather in Ayoun el Atrous is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 33.2 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 27.9 °C (82.2 °F) and a maximum of 38.6 °C (101.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In August, the weather in Ayoun el Atrous is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.2 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F) and a maximum of 36.1 °C (96.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In September, the weather in Ayoun el Atrous is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.7 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 27.3 °C (81.1 °F) and a maximum of 38.2 °C (100.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (109 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In October, the weather in Ayoun el Atrous is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.5 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 26.7 °C (80 °F) and a maximum of 38.3 °C (100.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (107 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In November, the weather in Ayoun el Atrous is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F) and a maximum of 34.7 °C (94.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 21%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In December, the weather in Ayoun el Atrous is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.0 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (55 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).