Daoura, Western Sahara

Western Sahara

Daoura is a small town in Western Sahara with a population of 902. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

902 Population 27/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
1.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / El Aaiun Timezone

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People

Population902
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain1.2 in/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population902
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates27.4618°, -12.9941°
TimezoneAfrica/El_Aaiun
Country🇪🇭 Western Sahara
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation1.2 inches (30 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Daoura

Daoura is a small town in Western Sahara with a population of 902. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/El_Aaiun.

Daoura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 1.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above Western Sahara avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area33.0 sq mi (85.5 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates27.4618°N, 12.9941°W
TimezoneAfrica/El_Aaiun

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.2"
97% below Western Sahara avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.6.

Dec 13, 2001 43 km SSW of Costa Calma, Spain M2.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fuerteventura (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fuerteventura Fissure vent(s) 529 m (1,736 ft) Unknown 142 km
Lanzarote Fissure vent(s) 670 m (2,198 ft) 1824 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
April 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
August 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Wettest

Daoura has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.3") and May the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Daoura

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laayoune Hassan I International AirportEUNLarge Airport
Tarfaya Airport-Small Airport

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Meteorites
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Meteorites Near Daoura

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Daoura.

Name Year Description
Al Haggounia 001 2006

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/El_Aaiun

🇪🇭 About Western Sahara

Capital El-Aaiun
Population 273,008
Area 266,000 km²
HDI 0.580
Currency MAD (Dirham)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Calling code +2
TLD .eh
Driving side right

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What is the population of Daoura?

Daoura has a population of 902 residents and is located in Western Sahara. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 33.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Daoura?

Daoura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 1.2 inches.

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