Arlit weather in August
In August, Arlit sees average daytime highs of 40°C and overnight lows near 28°C, with 16 mm of rain across 4.4 wet days and about 12.6 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-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 79% of the time in August, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 54 min at the start of August to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Arlit's 10th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Arlit's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 40°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 28°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- 4.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min
- 6:15 AM – 6:54 PM
- Cloud cover
- 27%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.3
- out of 10
Arlit is urban commune in Niger.
- Density
- 170/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 40°C through the month.
A typical August day in Arlit 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 42°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 1°C cooler than July and on par with September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 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 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| 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 | 39 | 28 |
| 12 | 39 | 28 |
| 13 | 39 | 28 |
| 14 | 39 | 28 |
| 15 | 39 | 28 |
| 16 | 39 | 28 |
| 17 | 39 | 28 |
| 18 | 39 | 28 |
| 19 | 39 | 28 |
| 20 | 39 | 28 |
| 21 | 39 | 28 |
| 22 | 39 | 28 |
| 23 | 39 | 27 |
| 24 | 39 | 27 |
| 25 | 39 | 27 |
| 26 | 39 | 27 |
| 27 | 39 | 27 |
| 28 | 40 | 27 |
| 29 | 40 | 27 |
| 30 | 40 | 27 |
| 31 | 40 | 27 |
How August really feels in Arlit
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August 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 August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Arlit weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 5th-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° / 12° | 0 | 0 | 11 | 8.1 |
| Feb | 31° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 6.1 |
| Mar | 35° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.9 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 40° / 24° | 0 | 0 | 12.4 | 0.5 |
| May | 42° / 28° | 1 | 0.4 | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 42° / 29° | 2 | 0.7 | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 40° / 28° | 5 | 1.8 | 13 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 40° / 28° | 16 | 4.4 | 12.6 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 40° / 27° | 4 | 1.6 | 12.1 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 38° / 24° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.6 | 1.5 |
| Nov | 33° / 17° | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 29° / 13° | 0 | 0 | 10.9 | 7.2 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 79% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 8%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 |
| Cloudier (%) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 7 |
| 2 | 92 | 8 |
| 3 | 92 | 8 |
| 4 | 92 | 8 |
| 5 | 92 | 8 |
| 6 | 91 | 9 |
| 7 | 91 | 9 |
| 8 | 91 | 9 |
| 9 | 91 | 9 |
| 10 | 91 | 9 |
| 11 | 91 | 9 |
| 12 | 92 | 8 |
| 13 | 92 | 8 |
| 14 | 92 | 8 |
| 15 | 92 | 8 |
| 16 | 92 | 8 |
| 17 | 93 | 7 |
| 18 | 93 | 7 |
| 19 | 93 | 7 |
| 20 | 93 | 7 |
| 21 | 93 | 7 |
| 22 | 93 | 7 |
| 23 | 93 | 7 |
| 24 | 93 | 7 |
| 25 | 93 | 7 |
| 26 | 93 | 7 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 |
| 28 | 93 | 7 |
| 29 | 93 | 7 |
| 30 | 93 | 7 |
| 31 | 93 | 7 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Arlit gets around 16 mm of rain over 4.4 wet days in August, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 14% and peaks near 15% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 13 |
| 6 | 13 |
| 7 | 14 |
| 8 | 14 |
| 9 | 14 |
| 10 | 15 |
| 11 | 15 |
| 12 | 15 |
| 13 | 15 |
| 14 | 15 |
| 15 | 15 |
| 16 | 15 |
| 17 | 15 |
| 18 | 15 |
| 19 | 15 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 14 |
| 23 | 14 |
| 24 | 14 |
| 25 | 14 |
| 26 | 14 |
| 27 | 14 |
| 28 | 13 |
| 29 | 13 |
| 30 | 13 |
| 31 | 12 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the dry band about 40% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 22% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 53 |
| Comfortable (%) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Humid (%) | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Muggy (%) | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Oppressive (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 2 |
| 2 | 38 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 2 |
| 3 | 37 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 3 |
| 4 | 37 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 3 |
| 5 | 36 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 4 |
| 6 | 35 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 4 |
| 7 | 35 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 4 |
| 8 | 34 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 4 |
| 9 | 34 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 5 |
| 10 | 34 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 5 |
| 11 | 34 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 5 |
| 12 | 34 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 5 |
| 13 | 35 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 5 |
| 14 | 35 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 5 |
| 15 | 36 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 5 |
| 16 | 36 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 5 |
| 17 | 37 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 5 |
| 18 | 38 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 5 |
| 19 | 39 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 5 |
| 20 | 40 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 5 |
| 21 | 41 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 6 |
| 22 | 42 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 6 |
| 23 | 43 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 6 |
| 24 | 43 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| 25 | 44 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 6 |
| 26 | 45 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 6 |
| 27 | 47 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 5 |
| 28 | 48 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 5 |
| 29 | 50 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 5 |
| 30 | 52 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 5 |
| 31 | 53 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 4 |
Wind in August
Winds average 12 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 12 h 54 min at the start of August to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:11 AM to 6:19 AM, and sunset from 7:02 PM to 6:42 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.9 | 6:11 | 7:02 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 6:11 | 7:02 |
| 3 | 12.8 | 6:12 | 7:01 |
| 4 | 12.8 | 6:12 | 7:01 |
| 5 | 12.8 | 6:12 | 7:00 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 6:12 | 7:00 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 6:13 | 6:59 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 6:13 | 6:59 |
| 9 | 12.7 | 6:13 | 6:58 |
| 10 | 12.7 | 6:14 | 6:58 |
| 11 | 12.7 | 6:14 | 6:57 |
| 12 | 12.7 | 6:14 | 6:56 |
| 13 | 12.7 | 6:15 | 6:56 |
| 14 | 12.7 | 6:15 | 6:55 |
| 15 | 12.7 | 6:15 | 6:54 |
| 16 | 12.6 | 6:15 | 6:54 |
| 17 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:53 |
| 18 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:52 |
| 19 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:52 |
| 20 | 12.6 | 6:16 | 6:51 |
| 21 | 12.6 | 6:17 | 6:50 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 6:17 | 6:49 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 6:17 | 6:49 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 6:17 | 6:48 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 6:18 | 6:47 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 6:18 | 6:46 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 6:18 | 6:46 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 6:18 | 6:45 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 6:18 | 6:44 |
| 30 | 12.4 | 6:19 | 6:43 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 6:19 | 6:42 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 7 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.25 kWh/m² to a high of 7.59 kWh/m² in May across the year — August's 7 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| 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 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.9 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Arlit
In August, Arlit sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Arlit sees seasonal dust haze (February–October), heaviest in June.
Is August a good time to visit Arlit?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Arlit.
What to pack for Arlit in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Arlit sees daytime highs around 40°C and nights near 28°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
UV index in Arlit in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Arlit peaks around March 17 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 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) | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Arlit in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Arlit is worst in June — around 73 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 64 | 71 | 72 | 60 | 65 | 73 | 68 | 61 | 46 | 51 | 46 | 64 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 71 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 72 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 60 | Unhealthy |
| May | 65 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 73 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 46 | Poor |
| Oct | 51 | Poor |
| Nov | 46 | Poor |
| Dec | 64 | Unhealthy |
Where is Arlit?
Arlit sits at 18.7°N, 7.4°E, 423 m above sea level, in Niger. The nearest listed city is Alaghsas, 202 km away.
Topography around Arlit
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Arlit.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Arlit has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 18 m around an average of 421 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 137 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 636 m.
The land around Arlit is covered by bare terrain (96%) within 3 km, bare terrain (99%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (98%) within 80 km.
Niger travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C / D / E / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 36% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $775
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.4
- per 100k, 2012
- Road deaths
- 25.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- 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 Arlit (18.7369°, 7.3853°, elevation 423 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).