Aleg weather in May
In May, Aleg sees average daytime highs of 41°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 41°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 76% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 36 min at the start of May to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Aleg's 2nd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Aleg's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 41°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min
- 6:28 AM – 7:16 PM
- Cloud cover
- 24%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 19 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.51 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Aleg is commune of Mauritania.
- Density
- 218/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 41°C through the month.
A typical May day in Aleg reaches about 41°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 38°C and 44°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 2°C warmer than April and on par with June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 26 |
| 2 | 40 | 26 |
| 3 | 40 | 26 |
| 4 | 40 | 26 |
| 5 | 41 | 26 |
| 6 | 41 | 26 |
| 7 | 41 | 26 |
| 8 | 41 | 26 |
| 9 | 41 | 27 |
| 10 | 41 | 27 |
| 11 | 41 | 27 |
| 12 | 41 | 27 |
| 13 | 41 | 27 |
| 14 | 41 | 27 |
| 15 | 41 | 27 |
| 16 | 41 | 27 |
| 17 | 41 | 27 |
| 18 | 41 | 27 |
| 19 | 41 | 28 |
| 20 | 41 | 28 |
| 21 | 41 | 28 |
| 22 | 41 | 28 |
| 23 | 41 | 28 |
| 24 | 41 | 28 |
| 25 | 41 | 28 |
| 26 | 41 | 28 |
| 27 | 41 | 28 |
| 28 | 41 | 28 |
| 29 | 41 | 28 |
| 30 | 41 | 28 |
| 31 | 41 | 28 |
How May really feels in Aleg
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May 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 May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Aleg weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 1st-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 18° | 2 | 0.2 | 11.1 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 33° / 19° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.4 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 36° / 22° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.9 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 39° / 24° | 0 | 0.1 | 12.4 | 0.7 |
| May | 41° / 27° | 0 | 0 | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 41° / 28° | 2 | 0.6 | 13 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 38° / 27° | 12 | 2.6 | 12.9 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 37° / 27° | 54 | 6.6 | 12.6 | 1.8 |
| Sep | 38° / 27° | 37 | 5.9 | 12.1 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 39° / 26° | 11 | 1.8 | 11.6 | 0.9 |
| Nov | 36° / 23° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.2 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 32° / 19° | 2 | 0.3 | 11 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 76% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 14%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 85 |
| Cloudier (%) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | 12 |
| 2 | 88 | 12 |
| 3 | 88 | 12 |
| 4 | 90 | 10 |
| 5 | 90 | 10 |
| 6 | 90 | 10 |
| 7 | 90 | 10 |
| 8 | 90 | 10 |
| 9 | 89 | 11 |
| 10 | 89 | 11 |
| 11 | 89 | 11 |
| 12 | 88 | 12 |
| 13 | 87 | 13 |
| 14 | 87 | 13 |
| 15 | 86 | 14 |
| 16 | 85 | 15 |
| 17 | 85 | 15 |
| 18 | 83 | 17 |
| 19 | 83 | 17 |
| 20 | 82 | 18 |
| 21 | 82 | 18 |
| 22 | 82 | 18 |
| 23 | 82 | 18 |
| 24 | 81 | 19 |
| 25 | 81 | 19 |
| 26 | 82 | 18 |
| 27 | 83 | 17 |
| 28 | 83 | 17 |
| 29 | 83 | 17 |
| 30 | 84 | 16 |
| 31 | 85 | 15 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Aleg gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 79% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 93 | 92 | 92 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 86 | 86 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 64 | 62 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 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 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 92 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 92 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 90 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 89 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 88 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 86 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | 86 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | 84 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 83 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | 82 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | 80 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | 80 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | 78 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | 78 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 78 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 77 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 77 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | 76 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 75 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | 75 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | 75 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | 74 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 24 | 74 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | 73 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | 72 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | 71 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | 69 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | 68 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | 64 | 22 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 31 | 62 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
Wind in May
Winds average 19 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 18 km/h on the calmest days to 19 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| 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 | 19 | light breeze |
| 2 | 19 | light breeze |
| 3 | 19 | light breeze |
| 4 | 19 | light breeze |
| 5 | 19 | light breeze |
| 6 | 19 | light breeze |
| 7 | 19 | light breeze |
| 8 | 19 | light breeze |
| 9 | 19 | light breeze |
| 10 | 19 | light breeze |
| 11 | 19 | light breeze |
| 12 | 19 | light breeze |
| 13 | 19 | light breeze |
| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 18 | light breeze |
| 16 | 18 | light breeze |
| 17 | 18 | light breeze |
| 18 | 18 | light breeze |
| 19 | 18 | light breeze |
| 20 | 18 | light breeze |
| 21 | 18 | light breeze |
| 22 | 18 | light breeze |
| 23 | 18 | light breeze |
| 24 | 18 | light breeze |
| 25 | 18 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
| 31 | 18 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 36 min at the start of May to 12 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:35 AM to 6:25 AM, and sunset from 7:11 PM to 7:21 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.6 | 6:35 | 7:11 |
| 2 | 12.6 | 6:34 | 7:11 |
| 3 | 12.6 | 6:34 | 7:12 |
| 4 | 12.6 | 6:33 | 7:12 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 6:33 | 7:12 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 6:32 | 7:13 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 6:32 | 7:13 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 6:31 | 7:13 |
| 9 | 12.7 | 6:31 | 7:13 |
| 10 | 12.7 | 6:30 | 7:14 |
| 11 | 12.7 | 6:30 | 7:14 |
| 12 | 12.7 | 6:29 | 7:14 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 6:29 | 7:15 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 6:29 | 7:15 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 6:28 | 7:15 |
| 16 | 12.8 | 6:28 | 7:16 |
| 17 | 12.8 | 6:28 | 7:16 |
| 18 | 12.8 | 6:27 | 7:16 |
| 19 | 12.8 | 6:27 | 7:17 |
| 20 | 12.8 | 6:27 | 7:17 |
| 21 | 12.8 | 6:27 | 7:18 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 6:26 | 7:18 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 6:26 | 7:18 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 6:26 | 7:19 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 6:26 | 7:19 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 6:26 | 7:19 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 6:25 | 7:20 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 6:25 | 7:20 |
| 29 | 12.9 | 6:25 | 7:20 |
| 30 | 12.9 | 6:25 | 7:21 |
| 31 | 12.9 | 6:25 | 7:21 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 7.51 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.01 kWh/m² to a high of 7.51 kWh/m² in May across the year — May's 7.51 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 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| 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 | 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 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Aleg
In May, Aleg sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Aleg sees dust haze year-round, heaviest in June.
Is May a good time to visit Aleg?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Aleg.
What to pack for Aleg in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Aleg sees daytime highs around 41°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Aleg in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May 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 Aleg peaks around March 12 at about 12 (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) | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Aleg in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Aleg is worst in February — around 143 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.4× the cleanest month (September, 60 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) | 142 | 143 | 110 | 110 | 126 | 134 | 95 | 64 | 60 | 75 | 75 | 129 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 142 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 143 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 110 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 110 | Unhealthy |
| May | 126 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 134 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 95 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 75 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 75 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 129 | Unhealthy |
Where is Aleg?
Aleg sits at 17.1°N, 13.9°W, 40 m above sea level, in Mauritania. The nearest listed city is Bogué, 63 km away.
Topography around Aleg
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Aleg.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Aleg has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 26 m around an average of 34 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 45 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 131 m.
The land around Aleg is covered by grassland (57%) and bare terrain (28%) within 3 km, grassland (65%) and bare terrain (28%) within 16 km, and grassland (70%) and bare terrain (27%) 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 Aleg (17.0531°, -13.9131°, elevation 40 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).