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Atar Weather in March

Atar in March

The short of it: Atar in March averages a high of 34 °C (92 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 11 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 19° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 11 h 59 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

March in Atar brings afternoons near 34° and nights around 19°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 59 min in mid-March, 32 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Atar runs about middling and about as wet in March. Oujeft, 62 km to the S, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Atar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus April
3° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 59 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OujeftAdrar62 km S34°19°1.0 mm
ChingueṭṭiAdrar72 km E32°16°2.0 mm
El MeddaAdrar73 km SSW35°20°1.0 mm
ChoumAdrar87 km N33°18°1.0 mm
OuadaneAdrar155 km ENE33°17°2.0 mm
ZugOther160 km NW30°17°1.0 mm
AkjoujtInchiri164 km WSW35°19°1.0 mm
TichlaWestern Sahara232 km WNW30°16°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Atar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Atar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°14°1.0 mm15 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°16°1.0 mm16 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
March34°19°1.0 mm16 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
April37°21°1.0 mm17 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
May40°24°0.0 mm16 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦
June42°28°2.0 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦
July42°28°4.0 mm16 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦
August41°29°23 mm14 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
September41°28°21 mm12 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
October38°25°6.0 mm12 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
November33°20°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦
December29°16°2.0 mm15 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Atar in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Atar in March?

Days average 34 °C (92 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Atar?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Atar in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 59 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 54 min in December to 13 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Atar in March?

Hardly — March nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Atar in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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