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Weather & Climate in El Medda, Mauritania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 Average | 84.2°F |
| 56% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 183.1 sq mi (474.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.9167°N, 13.3167°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 | 54 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").