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).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 754 |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.2878°, -11.0128° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Assaba |
| Average Temperature | 85°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.4 inches (441 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 85.0°F |
| 57% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.2878°N, 11.0128°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
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").
Airports Near Chkata
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yélimané Airport | EYL | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Chkata?
Chkata has a population of 754 residents and is located in Mauritania..
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. Annual rainfall totals 17.4 inches.
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