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Weather & Climate in Ouad Naga, Mauritania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ouad Naga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 3.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 303.0 sq mi (784.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9664°N, 15.5180°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 | 116 km | 10 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 | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| October | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in |
Ouad Naga has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 70°F in January to 86°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 3.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and May the driest (0.0").