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Atar Weather in September

Atar in September

The short of it: Atar in September averages a high of 41 °C (105 °F) and a low of 28 °C (82 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain and about 12 h 14 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 41° · low 28° · rain 21 mm · daylight 12 h 14 min

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

Thirty years of records give Atar an average September high of 41°, a low of 28° and some 21 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 14 min in mid-September, 36 minutes less than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Atar runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Oujeft, 62 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

September in Atar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus August
1° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus October
3° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 14 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OujeftAdrar62 km S41°28°18 mm
ChingueṭṭiAdrar72 km E40°26°13 mm
El MeddaAdrar73 km SSW41°28°18 mm
ChoumAdrar87 km N41°27°20 mm
OuadaneAdrar155 km ENE40°26°11 mm
ZugOther160 km NW38°26°20 mm
AkjoujtInchiri164 km WSW40°27°20 mm
TichlaWestern Sahara232 km WNW36°25°16 mm

The Almanac · Atar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 2nd 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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Atar in September?

Days average 41 °C (105 °F) and nights 28 °C (82 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Atar?

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

How long are the days in Atar in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 14 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 54 min in December to 13 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Atar in September?

Hardly — September nights average 28 °C (82 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Atar in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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