The climate of Mainé-Soroa is
tropical arid, with a rainy season from June to September.
The city is located in southern Niger, at 335 meters (1,100 feet) above sea level, near the border with Nigeria.
We are in the Sahel area, which receives some rains in the summer, brought by the African monsoon. The hottest time of the year is from April to June, before the rains.
Maine Soroa - Climate data
The
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 34.3 °C (93.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Maine Soroa - Average temperatures (1991-2020) Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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January | 14 | 30.6 | 22.3 | 57 | 87 | 72.1 |
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February | 17 | 34.2 | 25.6 | 63 | 94 | 78 |
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March | 21.6 | 38.5 | 30 | 71 | 101 | 86.1 |
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April | 25.4 | 41.7 | 33.5 | 78 | 107 | 92.3 |
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May | 26.7 | 41.8 | 34.3 | 80 | 107 | 93.7 |
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June | 26.4 | 39.7 | 33 | 80 | 103 | 91.5 |
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July | 24.5 | 35.9 | 30.2 | 76 | 97 | 86.4 |
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August | 23.2 | 33.4 | 28.3 | 74 | 92 | 82.9 |
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September | 23.6 | 36.4 | 30 | 74 | 98 | 86 |
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October | 22.8 | 38.8 | 30.8 | 73 | 102 | 87.4 |
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November | 18.6 | 35.8 | 27.2 | 65 | 96 | 80.9 |
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December | 14.9 | 31.8 | 23.3 | 59 | 89 | 74 |
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Year | 21.6 | 36.5 | 29 | 70.8 | 97.8 | 84 |
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Precipitation amounts to 370 millimeters (14.6 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (January, February, March, November, December) to 155 mm (6.1 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Maine Soroa - Average precipitationMonth | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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January | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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February | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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March | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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April | 2 | 0.1 | 1 |
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May | 11 | 0.4 | 2 |
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June | 30 | 1.2 | 2 |
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July | 110 | 4.3 | 5 |
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August | 155 | 6.1 | 7 |
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September | 55 | 2.2 | 4 |
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October | 8 | 0.3 | 1 |
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November | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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December | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Year | 370 | 14.6 | 22 |
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Maine Soroa - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14 °C (57.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 40.1 °C (104.2 °F) in January 2013.
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 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 20%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
February is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.2 °C (93.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in February 2010.
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 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 17%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
March is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.0 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F) and a maximum of 38.5 °C (101.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F). However, it reached 45 °C (113 °F) in March 2019.
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 9 kph (5 mph).
April is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.5 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 25.4 °C (77.6 °F) and a maximum of 41.7 °C (107 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (112.5 °F). However, it reached 46.2 °C (115.2 °F) in April 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 19%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
May, 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 34.3 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 26.7 °C (80 °F) and a maximum of 41.8 °C (107.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (113 °F). However, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F) in May 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 32%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
June is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.0 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 26.4 °C (79.6 °F) and a maximum of 39.7 °C (103.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, it reached 47.2 °C (117 °F) in June 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
July is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 30.2 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F) and a maximum of 35.9 °C (96.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in August 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 30.0 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 36.4 °C (97.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 44.4 °C (111.9 °F) in September 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).
October is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.8 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 38.8 °C (101.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °F). However, it reached 45 °C (113 °F) in October 1992.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
November is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.4 °F) and a maximum of 35.8 °C (96.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F) in November 2009.
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 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
December is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.3 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in December 2013.
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 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).