Akjoujt weather in October
In October, Akjoujt sees average daytime highs of 37°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 7 mm of rain across 0.8 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 39°C in the first days to 36°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 66% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Akjoujt's 9th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Akjoujt's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 37°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- 0.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:56 AM – 6:29 PM
- Cloud cover
- 31%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 17 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.7
- out of 10
Akjoujt is commune of Mauritania.
- Density
- 1/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 39°C in the first days to 36°C by the end.
A typical October day in Akjoujt reaches about 37°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 34°C and 41°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 2°C cooler than September and about 5°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Avg low (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 27 |
| 2 | 39 | 27 |
| 3 | 39 | 27 |
| 4 | 39 | 27 |
| 5 | 39 | 27 |
| 6 | 39 | 27 |
| 7 | 39 | 27 |
| 8 | 38 | 27 |
| 9 | 38 | 27 |
| 10 | 38 | 27 |
| 11 | 38 | 27 |
| 12 | 38 | 26 |
| 13 | 38 | 26 |
| 14 | 38 | 26 |
| 15 | 38 | 26 |
| 16 | 37 | 26 |
| 17 | 37 | 26 |
| 18 | 37 | 26 |
| 19 | 37 | 25 |
| 20 | 37 | 25 |
| 21 | 37 | 25 |
| 22 | 37 | 25 |
| 23 | 37 | 25 |
| 24 | 36 | 25 |
| 25 | 36 | 24 |
| 26 | 36 | 24 |
| 27 | 36 | 24 |
| 28 | 36 | 24 |
| 29 | 36 | 24 |
| 30 | 36 | 23 |
| 31 | 36 | 23 |
How October really feels in Akjoujt
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October 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 October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Akjoujt weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 15° | 2 | 0.3 | 10.9 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 30° / 17° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.3 | 6.4 |
| Mar | 33° / 19° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.9 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 36° / 22° | 0 | 0 | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| May | 39° / 25° | 0 | 0.2 | 12.9 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 41° / 28° | 1 | 0.2 | 13.2 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 40° / 27° | 1 | 0.3 | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 40° / 28° | 10 | 2.5 | 12.7 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 40° / 28° | 13 | 3.1 | 12.1 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 37° / 26° | 7 | 0.8 | 11.5 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 33° / 21° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.1 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 29° / 17° | 3 | 0.5 | 10.8 | 6.9 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 66% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 22%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 82 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 |
| Cloudier (%) | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 18 |
| 2 | 83 | 17 |
| 3 | 82 | 18 |
| 4 | 82 | 18 |
| 5 | 82 | 18 |
| 6 | 81 | 19 |
| 7 | 81 | 19 |
| 8 | 80 | 20 |
| 9 | 80 | 20 |
| 10 | 78 | 22 |
| 11 | 78 | 22 |
| 12 | 78 | 22 |
| 13 | 76 | 24 |
| 14 | 76 | 24 |
| 15 | 76 | 24 |
| 16 | 76 | 24 |
| 17 | 76 | 24 |
| 18 | 76 | 24 |
| 19 | 77 | 23 |
| 20 | 76 | 24 |
| 21 | 76 | 24 |
| 22 | 76 | 24 |
| 23 | 76 | 24 |
| 24 | 77 | 23 |
| 25 | 77 | 23 |
| 26 | 77 | 23 |
| 27 | 77 | 23 |
| 28 | 77 | 23 |
| 29 | 77 | 23 |
| 30 | 76 | 24 |
| 31 | 76 | 24 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Akjoujt gets around 7 mm of rain over 0.8 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 3% and peaks near 5% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 4 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 3 |
| 8 | 3 |
| 9 | 3 |
| 10 | 3 |
| 11 | 3 |
| 12 | 3 |
| 13 | 3 |
| 14 | 4 |
| 15 | 4 |
| 16 | 4 |
| 17 | 4 |
| 18 | 4 |
| 19 | 3 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 3 |
| 22 | 3 |
| 23 | 3 |
| 24 | 3 |
| 25 | 3 |
| 26 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 |
| 28 | 2 |
| 29 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 |
| 31 | 1 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 75% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 6% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 61 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 87 |
| Comfortable (%) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Muggy (%) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | 62 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | 64 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 66 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | 67 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | 69 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | 71 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | 71 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | 71 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | 73 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | 74 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | 74 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | 74 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | 75 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | 75 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | 75 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | 75 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | 77 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | 77 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | 77 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | 79 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | 79 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | 80 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 24 | 81 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 25 | 81 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 26 | 82 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 27 | 83 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | 84 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | 85 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | 85 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | 87 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Wind in October
Winds average 17 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 16 km/h on the calmest days to 17 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | light breeze |
| 2 | 17 | light breeze |
| 3 | 17 | light breeze |
| 4 | 17 | light breeze |
| 5 | 17 | light breeze |
| 6 | 17 | light breeze |
| 7 | 17 | light breeze |
| 8 | 17 | light breeze |
| 9 | 17 | light breeze |
| 10 | 17 | light breeze |
| 11 | 17 | light breeze |
| 12 | 16 | light breeze |
| 13 | 16 | light breeze |
| 14 | 16 | light breeze |
| 15 | 16 | light breeze |
| 16 | 16 | light breeze |
| 17 | 16 | light breeze |
| 18 | 16 | light breeze |
| 19 | 16 | light breeze |
| 20 | 16 | light breeze |
| 21 | 16 | light breeze |
| 22 | 16 | light breeze |
| 23 | 16 | light breeze |
| 24 | 16 | light breeze |
| 25 | 16 | light breeze |
| 26 | 16 | light breeze |
| 27 | 16 | light breeze |
| 28 | 16 | light breeze |
| 29 | 17 | light breeze |
| 30 | 17 | light breeze |
| 31 | 17 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:52 AM to 7:03 AM, and sunset from 6:41 PM to 6:20 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:52 | 6:41 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:52 | 6:40 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:52 | 6:39 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:53 | 6:39 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:53 | 6:38 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:53 | 6:37 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:53 | 6:36 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:54 | 6:35 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:54 | 6:34 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:54 | 6:33 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:55 | 6:33 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:55 | 6:32 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:55 | 6:31 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:56 | 6:30 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:56 | 6:30 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:56 | 6:29 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:57 | 6:28 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:57 | 6:27 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 6:57 | 6:27 |
| 20 | 11.5 | 6:58 | 6:26 |
| 21 | 11.5 | 6:58 | 6:25 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:59 | 6:25 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:59 | 6:24 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 6:59 | 6:23 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 7:00 | 6:23 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 7:00 | 6:22 |
| 27 | 11.3 | 7:01 | 6:22 |
| 28 | 11.3 | 7:01 | 6:21 |
| 29 | 11.3 | 7:02 | 6:21 |
| 30 | 11.3 | 7:02 | 6:20 |
| 31 | 11.3 | 7:03 | 6:20 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.05 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.75 kWh/m² to a high of 7.66 kWh/m² in May across the year — October's 6.05 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Akjoujt
In October, Akjoujt sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Akjoujt sees dust haze year-round, heaviest in July.
Is October a good time to visit Akjoujt?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Akjoujt.
What to pack for Akjoujt in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Akjoujt sees daytime highs around 37°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Akjoujt in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Akjoujt peaks around May 19 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | High |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | Very high |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Akjoujt in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Akjoujt is worst in July — around 140 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 1.8× the cleanest month (November, 76 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 137 | 125 | 102 | 93 | 104 | 127 | 140 | 107 | 92 | 84 | 76 | 128 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 137 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 125 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 102 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 93 | Unhealthy |
| May | 104 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 127 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 140 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 107 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 92 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 84 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 76 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 128 | Unhealthy |
Where is Akjoujt?
Akjoujt sits at 19.7°N, 14.4°W, 137 m above sea level, in Mauritania. The nearest listed city is Atar, 164 km away.
Topography around Akjoujt
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Akjoujt.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Akjoujt has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 48 m around an average of 120 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 368 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 416 m.
The land around Akjoujt is covered by bare terrain (98%) within 3 km, bare terrain (100%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (100%) within 80 km.
Mauritania travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 31% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,198
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 1
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 25.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- 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 Akjoujt (19.7416°, -14.3853°, elevation 137 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).