Ouadane, Mauritania
Adrar · Mauritania
Ouadane is a small town in Adrar, Mauritania with a population of 1,638. Elevation: 1,345 ft (410 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Ouadane
Ouadane or Wādān is a small town in the desert region of central Mauritania, situated on the southern edge of the Adrar Plateau, 93 kilometres (58 mi) northeast of Chinguetti. The town was a staging post in the trans-Saharan trade and for caravans transporting slabs of salt from the mines at Idjil.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,638 |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.9277°, -11.6214° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Country | 🇲🇷 Mauritania |
| State / Province | Adrar |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.7 inches (43 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ouadane
Ouadane is a small town in Mauritania (Adrar) with a population of 1,638. The city sits at an elevation of 1,345 feet (410 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 94°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nouakchott.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above Mauritania avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.9277°N, 11.6214°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in |
Ouadane has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 65°F in January to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Ouadane
0 stations within ~55 km.
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Hotels in Ouadane
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ouadane
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ouadane
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient <I>Ksour</I> of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | Cultural | 1996 |
| Ouadane |
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Ouadane has a population of 1,638 residents and is located in Mauritania..
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Ouadane has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 94°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 1.7 inches.
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