Akjoujt weather in September
In September, Akjoujt sees average daytime highs of 40°C and overnight lows near 28°C, with 13 mm of rain across 3.1 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 40°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 72% of the time in September, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Akjoujt's 8th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Akjoujt's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 40°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 28°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
- 3.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:49 AM – 6:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 30%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.67 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.3
- 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 September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 40°C through the month.
A typical September day in Akjoujt reaches about 40°C in the afternoon and slips back to 28°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 36°C and 43°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and about 2°C warmer than October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Avg low (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 28 |
| 2 | 40 | 28 |
| 3 | 40 | 28 |
| 4 | 40 | 28 |
| 5 | 40 | 28 |
| 6 | 40 | 28 |
| 7 | 40 | 28 |
| 8 | 40 | 28 |
| 9 | 40 | 28 |
| 10 | 40 | 28 |
| 11 | 40 | 28 |
| 12 | 40 | 28 |
| 13 | 40 | 28 |
| 14 | 40 | 28 |
| 15 | 40 | 28 |
| 16 | 40 | 28 |
| 17 | 40 | 28 |
| 18 | 40 | 28 |
| 19 | 40 | 28 |
| 20 | 40 | 28 |
| 21 | 39 | 28 |
| 22 | 39 | 28 |
| 23 | 39 | 28 |
| 24 | 39 | 28 |
| 25 | 39 | 28 |
| 26 | 39 | 28 |
| 27 | 39 | 28 |
| 28 | 39 | 28 |
| 29 | 39 | 28 |
| 30 | 39 | 28 |
How September really feels in Akjoujt
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 30 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 September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Akjoujt weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 4th-warmest and 1st-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 September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 72% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 17%.
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| Clearer (%) | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| Cloudier (%) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86 | 14 |
| 2 | 86 | 14 |
| 3 | 85 | 15 |
| 4 | 85 | 15 |
| 5 | 85 | 15 |
| 6 | 85 | 15 |
| 7 | 85 | 15 |
| 8 | 85 | 15 |
| 9 | 85 | 15 |
| 10 | 84 | 16 |
| 11 | 84 | 16 |
| 12 | 84 | 16 |
| 13 | 83 | 17 |
| 14 | 83 | 17 |
| 15 | 83 | 17 |
| 16 | 83 | 17 |
| 17 | 83 | 17 |
| 18 | 82 | 18 |
| 19 | 82 | 18 |
| 20 | 81 | 19 |
| 21 | 81 | 19 |
| 22 | 81 | 19 |
| 23 | 81 | 19 |
| 24 | 81 | 19 |
| 25 | 81 | 19 |
| 26 | 81 | 19 |
| 27 | 81 | 19 |
| 28 | 82 | 18 |
| 29 | 82 | 18 |
| 30 | 82 | 18 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Akjoujt gets around 13 mm of rain over 3.1 wet days in September, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 10% and peaks near 13% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 |
| 2 | 13 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 12 |
| 6 | 12 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 11 |
| 9 | 11 |
| 10 | 11 |
| 11 | 11 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 10 |
| 16 | 10 |
| 17 | 9 |
| 18 | 9 |
| 19 | 9 |
| 20 | 9 |
| 21 | 9 |
| 22 | 9 |
| 23 | 9 |
| 24 | 8 |
| 25 | 8 |
| 26 | 8 |
| 27 | 7 |
| 28 | 7 |
| 29 | 6 |
| 30 | 6 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the dry band about 40% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 23% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 |
| Comfortable (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Humid (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Muggy (%) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Oppressive (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 10 | 2 |
| 2 | 25 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 10 | 2 |
| 3 | 26 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 10 | 2 |
| 4 | 27 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 2 |
| 5 | 28 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 10 | 2 |
| 6 | 29 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 9 | 2 |
| 7 | 30 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 9 | 2 |
| 8 | 31 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 2 |
| 9 | 32 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 8 | 2 |
| 10 | 33 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 7 | 2 |
| 11 | 34 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 7 | 2 |
| 12 | 35 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 7 | 2 |
| 13 | 36 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 | 37 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 6 | 1 |
| 15 | 38 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 5 | 1 |
| 16 | 39 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 1 |
| 17 | 40 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| 18 | 42 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| 19 | 43 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | 44 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| 21 | 45 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| 22 | 46 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| 23 | 48 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| 24 | 49 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| 25 | 52 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 26 | 52 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 27 | 54 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 28 | 56 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 29 | 57 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 30 | 58 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
Wind in September
Winds average 16 km/h in September, the calmest month.
Across September, 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) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | light breeze |
| 2 | 16 | light breeze |
| 3 | 16 | light breeze |
| 4 | 16 | light breeze |
| 5 | 16 | light breeze |
| 6 | 16 | light breeze |
| 7 | 16 | light breeze |
| 8 | 16 | light breeze |
| 9 | 16 | light breeze |
| 10 | 16 | light breeze |
| 11 | 16 | 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 | 17 | light breeze |
| 19 | 17 | light breeze |
| 20 | 17 | light breeze |
| 21 | 17 | light breeze |
| 22 | 17 | light breeze |
| 23 | 17 | light breeze |
| 24 | 17 | light breeze |
| 25 | 17 | light breeze |
| 26 | 17 | light breeze |
| 27 | 17 | light breeze |
| 28 | 17 | light breeze |
| 29 | 17 | light breeze |
| 30 | 17 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:45 AM to 6:52 AM, and sunset from 7:09 PM to 6:42 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 6:45 | 7:09 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 6:46 | 7:08 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 6:46 | 7:07 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:46 | 7:06 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:46 | 7:05 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:46 | 7:05 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:47 | 7:04 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:47 | 7:03 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:47 | 7:02 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:47 | 7:01 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:48 | 7:00 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:48 | 6:59 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:48 | 6:58 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:48 | 6:57 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:48 | 6:56 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:49 | 6:55 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:49 | 6:54 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:49 | 6:53 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:49 | 6:52 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:51 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:49 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:48 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:50 | 6:47 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:46 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:45 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:44 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:43 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:52 | 6:42 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 6.67 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 — September's 6.67 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Akjoujt
In September, 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 September a good time to visit Akjoujt?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Akjoujt.
What to pack for Akjoujt in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Akjoujt sees daytime highs around 40°C and nights near 28°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 3 days see rain.
UV index in Akjoujt in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September 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 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 September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September 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).