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Weather & Climate in Atar, Mauritania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
94°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 82.7°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 77.5 sq mi (200.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.5188°N, 13.0464°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Sep 3, 1993 | Mauritania | M4.6 | 60 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in |
Atar has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 68°F in January to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.9") and May the driest (0.0").