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Weather & Climate in Kiffa, Mauritania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kiffa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 8.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 85.7°F |
| 59% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 455.2 sq mi (1,179.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6207°N, 11.4021°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 96°F (35°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 96°F (36°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 89°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Kiffa has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 73°F in January to 96°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.0").