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El Ghayra, Mauritania
Tagant · Mauritania
El Ghayra is a small city in Tagant, Mauritania with a population of 7,240. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 7,240 |
| Population Density | 114 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.1978°, -12.2400° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Tagant |
| Average Temperature | 86°F (30°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.7 inches (144 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Ghayra
El Ghayra is a small city in Mauritania (Tagant) with a population of 7,240. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 86°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 86.1°F |
| 59% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 63.7 sq mi (165.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.1978°N, 12.2400°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 96°F (35°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 90°F (32°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
El Ghayra has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 74°F in January to 96°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 5.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.0").
Airports Near El Ghayra
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Letfotar Airport | MOM | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Ghayra?
El Ghayra has a population of 7,240 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 63.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Ghayra?
El Ghayra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.7 inches.