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El Medda, Mauritania

Adrar · Mauritania

El Medda is a small town in Adrar, Mauritania with a population of 3,900. Elevation: 430 ft (131 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

3,900 Population 21/sq mi density
430 ft Elevation 131 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
2.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nouakchott Timezone

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People

Population3,900
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain2.6 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Population3,900
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Coordinates19.9167°, -13.3167°
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott
Country🇲🇷 Mauritania
State / ProvinceAdrar
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average94°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation2.6 inches (65 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Medda

El Medda is a small town in Mauritania (Adrar) with a population of 3,900. The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet (131 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 94°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.

El Medda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 331 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 2.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 94°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average84.2°F
56% above Mauritania avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average94°F (34°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Area183.1 sq mi (474.2 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates19.9167°N, 13.3167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nouakchott

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.6"
93% below Mauritania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 0.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 3, 1993.

Sep 3, 1993 Mauritania M4.6 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
May 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 95°F (35°C) 0.1 in Warmest
July 94°F (34°C) 0.3 in
August 93°F (34°C) 0.9 in
September 93°F (34°C) 0.9 in Wettest
October 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in

El Medda has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 70°F in January to 95°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.9") and May the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near El Medda

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Atar International AirportATRMedium 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 Medda

What is the population of El Medda?

El Medda has a population of 3,900 residents and is located in Mauritania. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 183.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Medda?

El Medda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 94°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.6 inches.

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