Atar weather in July
In July, Atar sees average daytime highs of 40°C and overnight lows near 28°C, with 3 mm of rain across 1.1 wet days and about 13.1 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 6th-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 93% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 12 min at the start of July to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Atar's 1st-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Atar's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 40°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 28°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- 1.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 6:24 AM – 7:32 PM
- Cloud cover
- 15%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.44 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Atar is city in Mauritania.
- Density
- 155/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 40°C through the month.
A typical July day in Atar 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 37°C and 43°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs on par with June and about 1°C warmer than August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 28 |
| 2 | 41 | 28 |
| 3 | 41 | 28 |
| 4 | 41 | 28 |
| 5 | 41 | 28 |
| 6 | 41 | 28 |
| 7 | 41 | 28 |
| 8 | 41 | 28 |
| 9 | 41 | 28 |
| 10 | 41 | 28 |
| 11 | 41 | 28 |
| 12 | 41 | 28 |
| 13 | 41 | 28 |
| 14 | 40 | 28 |
| 15 | 40 | 28 |
| 16 | 40 | 28 |
| 17 | 40 | 28 |
| 18 | 40 | 28 |
| 19 | 40 | 28 |
| 20 | 40 | 28 |
| 21 | 40 | 28 |
| 22 | 40 | 28 |
| 23 | 40 | 28 |
| 24 | 40 | 28 |
| 25 | 40 | 28 |
| 26 | 40 | 28 |
| 27 | 40 | 28 |
| 28 | 40 | 28 |
| 29 | 40 | 28 |
| 30 | 40 | 28 |
| 31 | 40 | 28 |
How July really feels in Atar
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.
Atar weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 14° | 3 | 0.4 | 10.9 | 8.8 |
| Feb | 28° / 16° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.3 | 7.9 |
| Mar | 31° / 18° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.9 | 5.8 |
| Apr | 35° / 21° | 1 | 0.2 | 12.5 | 3.7 |
| May | 38° / 25° | 1 | 0.1 | 13 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 40° / 27° | 1 | 0.6 | 13.2 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 40° / 28° | 3 | 1.1 | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 40° / 28° | 14 | 4 | 12.7 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 39° / 28° | 15 | 3.8 | 12.1 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 36° / 24° | 8 | 1.1 | 11.5 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 31° / 19° | 3 | 0.6 | 11 | 5.8 |
| Dec | 27° / 15° | 5 | 0.6 | 10.8 | 8.3 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 93% of the time in July, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 4% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 3%.
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| Clearer (%) | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Cloudier (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97 | 3 |
| 2 | 97 | 3 |
| 3 | 97 | 3 |
| 4 | 97 | 3 |
| 5 | 97 | 3 |
| 6 | 97 | 3 |
| 7 | 97 | 3 |
| 8 | 97 | 3 |
| 9 | 97 | 3 |
| 10 | 97 | 3 |
| 11 | 97 | 3 |
| 12 | 97 | 3 |
| 13 | 97 | 3 |
| 14 | 97 | 3 |
| 15 | 97 | 3 |
| 16 | 97 | 3 |
| 17 | 97 | 3 |
| 18 | 97 | 3 |
| 19 | 97 | 3 |
| 20 | 97 | 3 |
| 21 | 97 | 3 |
| 22 | 97 | 3 |
| 23 | 97 | 3 |
| 24 | 97 | 3 |
| 25 | 96 | 4 |
| 26 | 96 | 4 |
| 27 | 95 | 5 |
| 28 | 95 | 5 |
| 29 | 95 | 5 |
| 30 | 95 | 5 |
| 31 | 95 | 5 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Atar gets around 3 mm of rain over 1.1 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 4% and peaks near 5% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 2 |
| 9 | 3 |
| 10 | 3 |
| 11 | 3 |
| 12 | 3 |
| 13 | 3 |
| 14 | 4 |
| 15 | 4 |
| 16 | 4 |
| 17 | 4 |
| 18 | 4 |
| 19 | 4 |
| 20 | 4 |
| 21 | 4 |
| 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 4 |
| 26 | 5 |
| 27 | 5 |
| 28 | 5 |
| 29 | 5 |
| 30 | 5 |
| 31 | 5 |
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 62% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 84 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 58 | 57 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Comfortable (%) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 83 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 82 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 82 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 80 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 79 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 79 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | 76 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | 74 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | 73 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | 71 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | 69 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | 67 | 22 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | 65 | 22 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | 63 | 23 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | 61 | 23 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | 58 | 24 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | 57 | 24 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | 54 | 25 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | 53 | 25 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | 52 | 25 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | 50 | 26 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | 49 | 26 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| 24 | 48 | 26 | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | 48 | 26 | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| 26 | 47 | 26 | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| 27 | 47 | 26 | 25 | 3 | 0 |
| 28 | 46 | 25 | 25 | 3 | 0 |
| 29 | 46 | 25 | 25 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 | 46 | 25 | 25 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 | 46 | 25 | 25 | 4 | 1 |
Wind in July
Winds average 15 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 15 km/h on the calmest days to 16 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 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| 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 | 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 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 15 | light breeze |
| 28 | 15 | light breeze |
| 29 | 15 | light breeze |
| 30 | 15 | light breeze |
| 31 | 15 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 13 h 12 min at the start of July to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:19 AM to 6:30 AM, and sunset from 7:32 PM to 7:27 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.2 | 6:19 | 7:32 |
| 2 | 13.2 | 6:19 | 7:33 |
| 3 | 13.2 | 6:19 | 7:33 |
| 4 | 13.2 | 6:20 | 7:33 |
| 5 | 13.2 | 6:20 | 7:33 |
| 6 | 13.2 | 6:20 | 7:33 |
| 7 | 13.2 | 6:21 | 7:33 |
| 8 | 13.2 | 6:21 | 7:33 |
| 9 | 13.2 | 6:21 | 7:33 |
| 10 | 13.2 | 6:22 | 7:33 |
| 11 | 13.2 | 6:22 | 7:32 |
| 12 | 13.2 | 6:22 | 7:32 |
| 13 | 13.2 | 6:23 | 7:32 |
| 14 | 13.2 | 6:23 | 7:32 |
| 15 | 13.1 | 6:23 | 7:32 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 6:24 | 7:32 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 6:24 | 7:32 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 6:25 | 7:31 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 6:25 | 7:31 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 6:25 | 7:31 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 6:26 | 7:31 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 6:26 | 7:30 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 6:26 | 7:30 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 6:27 | 7:30 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 6:27 | 7:29 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 6:28 | 7:29 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 6:28 | 7:29 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 6:28 | 7:28 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 6:29 | 7:28 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 6:29 | 7:27 |
| 31 | 13.0 | 6:30 | 7:27 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.44 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.71 kWh/m² to a high of 7.66 kWh/m² in May across the year — July's 7.44 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 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 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| 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 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Atar
In July, Atar sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Atar sees dust haze year-round, heaviest in July.
Is July a good time to visit Atar?
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 Atar.
What to pack for Atar in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Atar sees daytime highs around 40°C and nights near 28°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Atar in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July 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 Atar peaks around March 17 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 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 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | Very high |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Atar 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 Atar is worst in January — around 117 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 1.9× the cleanest month (April, 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) | 117 | 102 | 80 | 60 | 62 | 89 | 114 | 94 | 77 | 69 | 64 | 112 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 117 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 102 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 80 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 60 | Unhealthy |
| May | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 89 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 114 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 94 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 112 | Unhealthy |
Where is Atar?
Atar sits at 20.5°N, 13.0°W, 192 m above sea level, in Mauritania. The nearest listed city is Akjoujt, 164 km away.
Topography around Atar
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Atar.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Atar has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 26 m around an average of 229 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 603 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 691 m.
The land around Atar is covered by bare terrain (96%) 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 Atar (20.5188°, -13.0464°, elevation 192 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).