Aïn Smara weather in July
In July, Aïn Smara sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 9 mm of rain across 3.3 wet days and about 14.2 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 84% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 24 min at the start of July to 13 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Aïn Smara's 1st-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Aïn Smara's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 9 mm
- 3.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 12 min
- 5:32 AM – 7:47 PM
- Cloud cover
- 19%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.5 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical July day in Aïn Smara reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 39°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 4°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 19 |
| 2 | 33 | 19 |
| 3 | 33 | 19 |
| 4 | 34 | 19 |
| 5 | 34 | 19 |
| 6 | 34 | 19 |
| 7 | 34 | 20 |
| 8 | 34 | 20 |
| 9 | 34 | 20 |
| 10 | 34 | 20 |
| 11 | 34 | 20 |
| 12 | 34 | 20 |
| 13 | 34 | 20 |
| 14 | 34 | 20 |
| 15 | 34 | 20 |
| 16 | 34 | 20 |
| 17 | 34 | 20 |
| 18 | 34 | 20 |
| 19 | 34 | 20 |
| 20 | 34 | 20 |
| 21 | 34 | 20 |
| 22 | 35 | 20 |
| 23 | 35 | 20 |
| 24 | 35 | 20 |
| 25 | 35 | 20 |
| 26 | 35 | 20 |
| 27 | 35 | 20 |
| 28 | 35 | 20 |
| 29 | 35 | 20 |
| 30 | 35 | 20 |
| 31 | 35 | 20 |
How July really feels in Aïn Smara
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Aïn Smara weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12° / 3° | 45 | 8.5 | 1.2 | 9.8 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 13° / 3° | 41 | 8.3 | 1.2 | 10.6 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 16° / 5° | 50 | 9.1 | 0.5 | 11.7 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 20° / 8° | 53 | 9.4 | 0.2 | 12.9 | 6.4 |
| May | 25° / 12° | 48 | 7.9 | 0 | 13.9 | 7.4 |
| Jun | 30° / 17° | 19 | 5.4 | 0 | 14.4 | 5.8 |
| Jul | 34° / 20° | 9 | 3.3 | 0 | 14.2 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 34° / 20° | 19 | 5.3 | 0 | 13.4 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 29° / 17° | 31 | 8 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.1 |
| Oct | 24° / 12° | 36 | 7.5 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 17° / 8° | 38 | 6.7 | 0 | 10.1 | 6.0 |
| Dec | 13° / 4° | 44 | 7.5 | 0.5 | 9.6 | 4.1 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 84% of the time in July, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 4%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 |
| Cloudier (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 7 |
| 2 | 93 | 7 |
| 3 | 93 | 7 |
| 4 | 93 | 7 |
| 5 | 94 | 6 |
| 6 | 94 | 6 |
| 7 | 94 | 6 |
| 8 | 95 | 5 |
| 9 | 95 | 5 |
| 10 | 95 | 5 |
| 11 | 95 | 5 |
| 12 | 95 | 5 |
| 13 | 95 | 5 |
| 14 | 95 | 5 |
| 15 | 96 | 4 |
| 16 | 96 | 4 |
| 17 | 96 | 4 |
| 18 | 96 | 4 |
| 19 | 96 | 4 |
| 20 | 97 | 3 |
| 21 | 97 | 3 |
| 22 | 97 | 3 |
| 23 | 97 | 3 |
| 24 | 97 | 3 |
| 25 | 97 | 3 |
| 26 | 97 | 3 |
| 27 | 97 | 3 |
| 28 | 97 | 3 |
| 29 | 97 | 3 |
| 30 | 96 | 4 |
| 31 | 96 | 4 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Aïn Smara gets around 9 mm of rain over 3.3 wet days in July, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 11% and peaks near 13% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 |
| 2 | 11 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 11 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 12 |
| 9 | 12 |
| 10 | 12 |
| 11 | 12 |
| 12 | 12 |
| 13 | 12 |
| 14 | 12 |
| 15 | 11 |
| 16 | 11 |
| 17 | 11 |
| 18 | 11 |
| 19 | 11 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 10 |
| 22 | 10 |
| 23 | 10 |
| 24 | 10 |
| 25 | 10 |
| 26 | 10 |
| 27 | 11 |
| 28 | 11 |
| 29 | 12 |
| 30 | 12 |
| 31 | 13 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 42% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 |
| Comfortable (%) | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Humid (%) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 37 | 12 | 1 |
| 2 | 49 | 38 | 12 | 1 |
| 3 | 48 | 38 | 12 | 1 |
| 4 | 48 | 39 | 12 | 1 |
| 5 | 47 | 39 | 13 | 1 |
| 6 | 46 | 40 | 13 | 1 |
| 7 | 45 | 40 | 13 | 2 |
| 8 | 44 | 41 | 14 | 2 |
| 9 | 43 | 41 | 14 | 2 |
| 10 | 43 | 41 | 15 | 2 |
| 11 | 42 | 41 | 15 | 2 |
| 12 | 41 | 41 | 16 | 2 |
| 13 | 41 | 41 | 16 | 2 |
| 14 | 41 | 41 | 17 | 2 |
| 15 | 41 | 40 | 17 | 2 |
| 16 | 41 | 40 | 17 | 2 |
| 17 | 41 | 40 | 17 | 2 |
| 18 | 41 | 41 | 17 | 2 |
| 19 | 40 | 41 | 17 | 1 |
| 20 | 40 | 41 | 17 | 1 |
| 21 | 40 | 42 | 17 | 1 |
| 22 | 40 | 42 | 17 | 1 |
| 23 | 40 | 42 | 17 | 1 |
| 24 | 39 | 42 | 17 | 1 |
| 25 | 39 | 42 | 17 | 1 |
| 26 | 39 | 42 | 17 | 2 |
| 27 | 39 | 43 | 17 | 2 |
| 28 | 38 | 43 | 17 | 2 |
| 29 | 37 | 43 | 18 | 2 |
| 30 | 37 | 43 | 18 | 2 |
| 31 | 36 | 43 | 19 | 2 |
Wind in July
Winds average 7 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 24 min at the start of July to 13 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:24 AM to 5:43 AM, and sunset from 7:51 PM to 7:37 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:42 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:40 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:38 | 7:37 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.4 | 5:24 | 7:51 |
| 2 | 14.4 | 5:24 | 7:51 |
| 3 | 14.4 | 5:25 | 7:51 |
| 4 | 14.4 | 5:25 | 7:50 |
| 5 | 14.4 | 5:26 | 7:50 |
| 6 | 14.4 | 5:26 | 7:50 |
| 7 | 14.4 | 5:27 | 7:50 |
| 8 | 14.4 | 5:27 | 7:50 |
| 9 | 14.4 | 5:28 | 7:49 |
| 10 | 14.3 | 5:29 | 7:49 |
| 11 | 14.3 | 5:29 | 7:49 |
| 12 | 14.3 | 5:30 | 7:49 |
| 13 | 14.3 | 5:30 | 7:48 |
| 14 | 14.3 | 5:31 | 7:48 |
| 15 | 14.3 | 5:32 | 7:47 |
| 16 | 14.2 | 5:32 | 7:47 |
| 17 | 14.2 | 5:33 | 7:46 |
| 18 | 14.2 | 5:34 | 7:46 |
| 19 | 14.2 | 5:34 | 7:45 |
| 20 | 14.2 | 5:35 | 7:45 |
| 21 | 14.1 | 5:36 | 7:44 |
| 22 | 14.1 | 5:36 | 7:44 |
| 23 | 14.1 | 5:37 | 7:43 |
| 24 | 14.1 | 5:38 | 7:42 |
| 25 | 14.0 | 5:39 | 7:42 |
| 26 | 14.0 | 5:39 | 7:41 |
| 27 | 14.0 | 5:40 | 7:40 |
| 28 | 14.0 | 5:41 | 7:39 |
| 29 | 13.9 | 5:42 | 7:39 |
| 30 | 13.9 | 5:43 | 7:38 |
| 31 | 13.9 | 5:43 | 7:37 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.5 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.3 kWh/m² to a high of 7.5 kWh/m² in July across the year — July's 7.5 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Aïn Smara
In July, Aïn Smara sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Aïn Smara sees seasonal dust haze (June–July), heaviest in June.
Is July a good time to visit Aïn Smara?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Aïn Smara. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Aïn Smara in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Aïn Smara sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 3 days see rain.
UV index in Aïn Smara in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Aïn Smara peaks around July 15 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Aïn Smara in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Aïn Smara is worst in October — around 36 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 31 | 32 | 33 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 32 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | Moderate |
| Feb | 32 | Moderate |
| Mar | 33 | Moderate |
| Apr | 36 | Poor |
| May | 33 | Moderate |
| Jun | 32 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 32 | Moderate |
| Sep | 36 | Poor |
| Oct | 36 | Poor |
| Nov | 32 | Moderate |
| Dec | 32 | Moderate |
Where is Aïn Smara?
Aïn Smara sits at 36.3°N, 6.5°E, 627 m above sea level, in Algeria. The nearest listed city is Ali Mendjeli, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Aïn Smara
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Aïn Smara.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Aïn Smara has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 334 m around an average of 665 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 998 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,787 m.
The land around Aïn Smara is covered by cropland (49%) and grassland (29%) within 3 km, cropland (59%) and grassland (27%) within 16 km, and cropland (46%) and grassland (29%) within 80 km.
Algeria travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,051
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 69%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 20.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 468
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Aïn Smara (36.2674°, 6.5014°, elevation 627 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).