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Weather & Climate in Choum, Mauritania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Choum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 93°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 2.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 77.5 sq mi (200.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.2996°N, 13.0668°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Sep 3, 1993 | Mauritania | M4.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 2006 | 47 km SW of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.0 | 129 km | 10 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 | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in |
Choum has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 68°F in January to 94°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").