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Weather & Climate in Nouâmghâr, Mauritania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nouâmghâr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 1.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 22.5 sq mi (58.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3564°N, 16.5139°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| May 9, 2002 | 232 km NNW of Rosso, Mauritania | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Nouâmghâr has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 69°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 1.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.7") and May the driest (0.0").