Magṭa‘ Laḥjar weather in September
In September, Magṭa‘ Laḥjar sees average daytime highs of 38°C and overnight lows near 28°C, with 28 mm of rain across 5.2 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 38°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 55% of the time in September, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Magṭa‘ Laḥjar's 9th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Magṭa‘ Laḥjar's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 38°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 28°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
- 5.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:44 AM – 6:50 PM
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.61 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.0
- out of 10
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 38°C through the month.
A typical September day in Magṭa‘ Laḥjar reaches about 38°C in the afternoon and slips back to 28°C overnight — a 10°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, September runs about 1°C warmer than August and on par with October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 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 | 37 | 28 |
| 2 | 37 | 28 |
| 3 | 38 | 28 |
| 4 | 38 | 28 |
| 5 | 38 | 28 |
| 6 | 38 | 28 |
| 7 | 38 | 28 |
| 8 | 38 | 28 |
| 9 | 38 | 28 |
| 10 | 38 | 28 |
| 11 | 38 | 28 |
| 12 | 38 | 28 |
| 13 | 38 | 28 |
| 14 | 38 | 28 |
| 15 | 38 | 28 |
| 16 | 38 | 28 |
| 17 | 38 | 28 |
| 18 | 38 | 28 |
| 19 | 38 | 28 |
| 20 | 38 | 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 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar
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.
Magṭa‘ Laḥjar weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 6th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 17° | 2 | 0.2 | 11.1 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 33° / 19° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.4 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 36° / 22° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.9 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 39° / 25° | 0 | 0 | 12.4 | 0.5 |
| May | 42° / 28° | 1 | 0.3 | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 42° / 29° | 2 | 0.5 | 13 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 39° / 28° | 9 | 2 | 12.9 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 37° / 28° | 34 | 5.8 | 12.6 | 1.5 |
| Sep | 38° / 28° | 28 | 5.2 | 12.1 | 1.0 |
| Oct | 39° / 27° | 9 | 1.8 | 11.6 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 36° / 23° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.2 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 32° / 19° | 2 | 0.3 | 11 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 55% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 29%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Cloudier (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 | 35 |
| 2 | 65 | 35 |
| 3 | 65 | 35 |
| 4 | 66 | 34 |
| 5 | 67 | 33 |
| 6 | 67 | 33 |
| 7 | 69 | 31 |
| 8 | 69 | 31 |
| 9 | 69 | 31 |
| 10 | 71 | 29 |
| 11 | 71 | 29 |
| 12 | 71 | 29 |
| 13 | 71 | 29 |
| 14 | 72 | 28 |
| 15 | 72 | 28 |
| 16 | 73 | 27 |
| 17 | 73 | 27 |
| 18 | 73 | 27 |
| 19 | 73 | 27 |
| 20 | 73 | 27 |
| 21 | 73 | 27 |
| 22 | 73 | 27 |
| 23 | 73 | 27 |
| 24 | 73 | 27 |
| 25 | 73 | 27 |
| 26 | 73 | 27 |
| 27 | 74 | 26 |
| 28 | 74 | 26 |
| 29 | 74 | 26 |
| 30 | 74 | 26 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Magṭa‘ Laḥjar gets around 28 mm of rain over 5.2 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 17% and peaks near 21% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 |
| 2 | 21 |
| 3 | 21 |
| 4 | 20 |
| 5 | 20 |
| 6 | 20 |
| 7 | 19 |
| 8 | 19 |
| 9 | 18 |
| 10 | 18 |
| 11 | 17 |
| 12 | 17 |
| 13 | 17 |
| 14 | 17 |
| 15 | 17 |
| 16 | 16 |
| 17 | 16 |
| 18 | 16 |
| 19 | 16 |
| 20 | 16 |
| 21 | 16 |
| 22 | 16 |
| 23 | 15 |
| 24 | 15 |
| 25 | 15 |
| 26 | 15 |
| 27 | 14 |
| 28 | 14 |
| 29 | 13 |
| 30 | 12 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the oppressive band about 32% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 68% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Humid (%) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Muggy (%) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| Oppressive (%) | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| Miserable (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 27 | 49 | 13 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 27 | 48 | 13 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 28 | 47 | 13 |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 28 | 46 | 12 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 29 | 44 | 12 |
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 30 | 43 | 12 |
| 7 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 41 | 11 |
| 8 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 31 | 40 | 11 |
| 9 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 31 | 39 | 11 |
| 10 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 31 | 37 | 10 |
| 11 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 32 | 36 | 10 |
| 12 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 32 | 35 | 9 |
| 13 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 32 | 34 | 9 |
| 14 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 32 | 33 | 8 |
| 15 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 32 | 32 | 8 |
| 16 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 32 | 31 | 8 |
| 17 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 31 | 30 | 7 |
| 18 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 31 | 29 | 7 |
| 19 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 30 | 28 | 6 |
| 20 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 6 |
| 21 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 28 | 26 | 6 |
| 22 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 5 |
| 23 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 5 |
| 24 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 5 |
| 25 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 4 |
| 26 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 4 |
| 27 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 4 |
| 28 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 3 |
| 29 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 3 |
| 30 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 3 |
Wind in September
Winds average 14 km/h in September, the calmest month.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 13 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| 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 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:42 AM to 6:46 AM, and sunset from 7:02 PM to 6:37 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 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 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 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 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:42 | 7:02 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 6:42 | 7:02 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 6:42 | 7:01 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:42 | 7:00 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:42 | 6:59 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:42 | 6:58 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:43 | 6:57 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:43 | 6:57 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:43 | 6:56 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:43 | 6:55 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:43 | 6:54 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:43 | 6:53 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:43 | 6:52 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:44 | 6:51 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:44 | 6:50 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:44 | 6:50 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:44 | 6:49 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:44 | 6:48 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:47 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:46 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:45 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:44 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:43 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:43 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:45 | 6:42 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:45 | 6:41 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:45 | 6:40 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:46 | 6:39 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:46 | 6:38 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:46 | 6:37 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 6.61 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.98 kWh/m² to a high of 7.52 kWh/m² in May across the year — September's 6.61 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 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 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | 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 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Magṭa‘ Laḥjar
In September, Magṭa‘ Laḥjar sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Magṭa‘ Laḥjar sees dust haze year-round, heaviest in June.
Is September a good time to visit Magṭa‘ Laḥjar?
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 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar.
What to pack for Magṭa‘ Laḥjar in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Magṭa‘ Laḥjar sees daytime highs around 38°C and nights near 28°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Magṭa‘ Laḥjar in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Magṭa‘ Laḥjar peaks around March 17 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 7 (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 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Magṭa‘ Laḥjar 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 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar is worst in January — around 132 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.4× the cleanest month (September, 54 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) | 132 | 122 | 93 | 81 | 93 | 112 | 93 | 61 | 54 | 63 | 66 | 117 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 132 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 122 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 93 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 81 | Unhealthy |
| May | 93 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 112 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 93 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 54 | Poor |
| Oct | 63 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 117 | Unhealthy |
Where is Magṭa‘ Laḥjar?
Magṭa‘ Laḥjar sits at 17.5°N, 13.1°W, 60 m above sea level, in Mauritania. The nearest listed city is Aleg, 101 km away.
Topography around Magṭa‘ Laḥjar
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Magṭa‘ Laḥjar.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Magṭa‘ Laḥjar has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 19 m around an average of 58 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 82 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 423 m.
The land around Magṭa‘ Laḥjar is covered by grassland (42%) and bare terrain (38%) within 3 km, grassland (59%) and bare terrain (39%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (58%) and grassland (41%) 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 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar (17.506°, -13.0927°, elevation 60 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).