Daoura, Western Sahara

Full City Profile

902 Population 27/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Daoura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 1.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above US 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 US 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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