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The climate of Matam is
tropical semi-arid, with a long, dry season from October to May, and a wet, rainy season that runs roughly from June to September. The total rainfall that falls in a year is not low, but the climate can be defined as semi-arid because the dry season is very long.
During the day it is hot all year round, but from December to February the nights are quite cool and the humidity is quite low. The hottest time of the year is from April to June, before the rains.
The city is located in northeastern Senegal, on the banks of the Senegal River, beyond which lies Mauritania.
Matam - Climate data
In Matam, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 36.0 °C (96.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Matam - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 18 | 34 | 25.8 | 64 | 93 | 78.4 |
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| February | 20 | 37 | 28.2 | 68 | 98 | 82.7 |
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| March | 23 | 40 | 31.2 | 73 | 104 | 88.2 |
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| April | 26 | 43 | 34.3 | 79 | 109 | 93.8 |
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| May | 28 | 44 | 36 | 83 | 111 | 96.8 |
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| June | 29 | 42 | 35.1 | 83 | 107 | 95.2 |
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| July | 27 | 38 | 32.1 | 80 | 100 | 89.9 |
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| August | 26 | 36 | 30.6 | 78 | 96 | 87 |
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| September | 25 | 36 | 30.7 | 78 | 97 | 87.2 |
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| October | 26 | 39 | 32.5 | 78 | 103 | 90.5 |
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| November | 22 | 38 | 30.1 | 71 | 101 | 86.2 |
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| December | 19 | 35 | 26.8 | 66 | 95 | 80.3 |
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| Year | 23.9 | 38.4 | 31.05 | 75 | 101 | 88 |
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In Matam,
precipitation amounts to 570 millimeters (22.4 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (February, April, November, December) to 215 mm (8.5 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Matam - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 2 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| February | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| March | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| April | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| May | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| June | 70 | 2.8 | 5 |
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| July | 140 | 5.5 | 6 |
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| August | 215 | 8.5 | 11 |
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| September | 125 | 4.9 | 7 |
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| October | 15 | 0.6 | 1 |
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| November | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| December | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Year | 570 | 22.4 | 31 |
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Matam - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Matam is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F) and a maximum of 33.9 °C (92.9 °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 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
February, the weather in Matam is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 36.5 °C (97.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °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 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
March, the weather in Matam is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.2 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.6 °F) and a maximum of 39.8 °C (103.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44 °C (111.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
April, the weather in Matam is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 34.3 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 25.9 °C (78.7 °F) and a maximum of 42.7 °C (108.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 46.5 °C (115.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
May, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Matam 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 (110.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 47 °C (117 °F).
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 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
June, the weather in Matam 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 28.5 °C (83.3 °F) and a maximum of 41.7 °C (107.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 46 °C (114.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
July, the weather in Matam is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.1 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F) and a maximum of 37.7 °C (99.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
August, the weather in Matam is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 30.6 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) and a maximum of 35.6 °C (96.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 215 mm (8.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
September, the weather in Matam is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 30.7 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 25.3 °C (77.6 °F) and a maximum of 36 °C (96.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
October, the weather in Matam is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.5 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °F) and a maximum of 39.4 °C (102.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (109 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
In
November, the weather in Matam is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.1 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) and a maximum of 38.4 °C (101.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °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 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
In
December, the weather in Matam is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) and a maximum of 34.9 °C (94.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °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 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).