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Chkata, Mauritania

Assaba · Mauritania

Chkata is a small town in Assaba, Mauritania with a population of 754. Elevation: 594 ft (181 m). Average temperature: 85°F (29°C).

Data updated June 2026

754 Population 0/sq mi density
594 ft Elevation 181 meters
85°F Avg Temperature 29°C
17.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nouakchott Timezone

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People

Population754
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp85°F (29°C)
Rain17.4 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Population754
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Coordinates15.2878°, -11.0128°
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
Country🇲🇷 Mauritania
State / ProvinceAssaba
Average Temperature85°F (29°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation17.4 inches (441 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chkata

Chkata is a small town in Mauritania (Assaba) with a population of 754. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet (181 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.

Chkata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average85.0°F
57% above Mauritania avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area4,995.0 sq mi (12,937.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates15.2878°N, 11.0128°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below Mauritania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
April 92°F (33°C) 0.1 in
May 95°F (35°C) 0.3 in Warmest
June 91°F (33°C) 1.7 in
July 85°F (30°C) 4.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 3.8 in
October 86°F (30°C) 0.9 in
November 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in

Chkata has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 76°F in January to 95°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Chkata

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yélimané AirportEYLSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nouakchott

🇲🇷 About Mauritania

Capital Nouakchott
Population 4,403,319
Area 1,030,700 km²
GDP (USD) $10,726,838,461
GDP per capita $2,136
HDI 0.563
Life expectancy 68.5 years
Internet users 37.4%
Urban population 59.7%
Currency MRU (Ouguiya)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +222
TLD .mr
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chkata

What is the population of Chkata?

Chkata has a population of 754 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,995.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chkata?

Chkata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.4 inches.

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