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Weather & Climate in Zouérat, Mauritania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zouérat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. 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 1,155 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
92°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 293.7 sq mi (760.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.7354°N, 12.4713°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 1, 2012 | 76 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2014 | 39 km ENE of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2013 | 27 km ESE of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.5 | 28 km | 15 km |
| Feb 9, 2015 | 35 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.4 | 36 km | 15 km |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 20 km S of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.4 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2014 | 38 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.3 | 38 km | 14 km |
| Jun 18, 2014 | Mauritania | M4.2 | 19 km | 15 km |
| May 9, 2013 | 8 km SE of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.2 | 8 km | 14 km |
| Jan 8, 2013 | 31 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.2 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2008 | 43 km ENE of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 21 km ESE of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.1 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2013 | 25 km ESE of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.1 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2014 | 49 km ESE of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.1 | 49 km | 15 km |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 66 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.1 | 66 km | 15 km |
| Mar 8, 2006 | 47 km SW of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 10 km S of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.0 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 40 km ESE of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2014 | 54 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.0 | 55 km | 15 km |
| Jun 23, 2007 | 63 km E of Zouerate, Mauritania | M4.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in |
Zouérat has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 64°F in January to 93°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.9") and May the driest (0.0").