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El ’Ayoûn, Mauritania

Assaba · Mauritania

El ’Ayoûn is a small city in Assaba, Mauritania with a population of 22,896. Elevation: 587 ft (179 m). Average temperature: 85°F (30°C).

22,896 Population 251/sq mi density
587 ft Elevation 179 meters
85°F Avg Temperature 30°C
14.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nouakchott Timezone

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People

Population22,896
Density251/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp85°F (30°C)
Rain14.3 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Population22,896
Population Density251 / sq mi
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Coordinates15.5579°, -11.1800°
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
Country🇲🇷 Mauritania
State / ProvinceAssaba
Average Temperature85°F (30°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation14.3 inches (364 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El ’Ayoûn

El ’Ayoûn is a small city in Mauritania (Assaba) with a population of 22,896. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.

Climate in El ’Ayoûn

El ’Ayoûn has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (35.8°C), the coldest is Dec (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1075 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 12.8° / 37.4° 0.0
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 14.7° / 40.2° 0.1
Mar 29.9°C / 86°F 16.5° / 42.8° 1.6
Apr 33.7°C / 93°F 22.2° / 45° 0.7
May 35.8°C / 96°F 25.4° / 45.8° 25.3
Jun 33.3°C / 92°F 25° / 44.5° 137.5
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 23.2° / 37.7° 260.7
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 23° / 34.5° 335.2
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 22.6° / 33.9° 254.0
Oct 27°C / 81°F 16.4° / 35.1° 60.0
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 14.1° / 35° 0.3
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 12.6° / 35.5° 0.1
El ’Ayoûn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (30°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average85.1°F
58% above Mauritania avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area91.3 sq mi (236.5 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates15.5579°N, 11.1800°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below Mauritania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
April 92°F (33°C) 0.2 in
May 95°F (35°C) 0.3 in Warmest
June 92°F (34°C) 1.3 in
July 87°F (30°C) 3.4 in
August 84°F (29°C) 5.0 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in
October 87°F (30°C) 0.7 in
November 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in

El ’Ayoûn has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 76°F in January to 95°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near El ’Ayoûn

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 El ’Ayoûn

What is the population of El ’Ayoûn?

El ’Ayoûn has a population of 22,896 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 251 people per square mile, spread across 91.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El ’Ayoûn?

El ’Ayoûn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.3 inches.

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