Gorgol, Mauritania Weather

Gorgol,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
31°C
87.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,007 hPa

Feel like: 33 °C

Temperature: 31°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 37%

Wind: SSW - 3 km/h

Visibility: 30.12 km

Weather forecast

Fri
23 Oct
26°C / 41°C
Overcast
Sat
24 Oct
24°C / 40°C
Overcast
Sun
25 Oct
24°C / 40°C
Overcast
Mon
26 Oct
27°C / 39°C
Partly Cloudy
Tue
27 Oct
27°C / 37°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
21:00 PM
15° / 31°
15° / 31°
Overcast
37% 3 km/h
22:00 PM
16° / 30°
16° / 30°
Overcast
41% 9 km/h
23:00 PM
16° / 30°
16° / 30°
Overcast
43% 8 km/h
00:00 AM
16° / 29°
16° / 29°
Overcast
45% 7 km/h
01:00 AM
17° / 29°
17° / 29°
Clear Sky
48% 15 km/h
02:00 AM
16° / 28°
16° / 28°
Mainly Clear
45% 15 km/h
03:00 AM
16° / 28°
16° / 28°
Clear Sky
48% 12 km/h
04:00 AM
15° / 28°
15° / 28°
Partly Cloudy
47% 14 km/h
05:00 AM
16° / 28°
16° / 28°
Partly Cloudy
48% 13 km/h
06:00 AM
17° / 27°
17° / 27°
Partly Cloudy
55% 10 km/h
07:00 AM
19° / 26°
19° / 26°
Overcast
64% 6 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 37.07°C
  • Average low 25.27°C
  • Hottest day 41°C (23 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 22°C (28 October 2026)
  • Average humidity 38.37%
  • Days with precipitation 9 days
  • Highest precipitation 29 mm (10 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 37°C
  • Min: 27°C
  • Total Precipitation: 2 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Gorgol over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Gorgol in the coming days

Rainfall in Gorgol in the coming days

Gorgol Climate Summary

Gorgol features a Subtropical desert (Köppen classification: BWh), with an average annual temperature of 32.84ºC (91.11ºF), which is about 3.08% higher than the national average for Mauritania. Annually, the city experiences approximately 19.97 millimeters (0.79 inches) of rainfall, spread across 30.17 rainy days, accounting for 8.27% of the year.

Longitude 15.9717357
Latitude -12.6216211
Yearly high temperature 37.88ºC (100.18ºF)
Yearly low temperature 26.26ºC (79.27ºF)
Hottest month May 42.42ºC (108.36ºF)
Coldest month January 19.85ºC (67.73ºF)
Yearly precip 19.97mm (0.79in)
Days with rainfall 30.17 days (8.27%)
Driest month January (13.4%)
Wettest month August (46.95%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 32.7° / 19.85° 0.0 days
February 34.95° / 21.26° 0.0 days
March 38.28° / 23.76° 0.27 days
April 40.81° / 26.73° 0.45 days
May 42.42° / 29.06° 0.45 days
June 41.83° / 29.18° 1.91 days
July 38.73° / 29.18° 6.64 days
August 37.26° / 29.01° 10.0 days
September 38.08° / 29.62° 7.27 days
October 39.52° / 30.04° 2.91 days
November 36.82° / 26.2° 0.27 days
December 33.16° / 21.24° 0.0 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Gorgol?

May has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 42.42ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 19.85ºC).

2. What should I wear in Gorgol today?

For today's very hot weather in Gorgol, with the high temperatures above 38ºC (100.4ºF), consider wearing:
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- UV-blocking sunglasses
- Sleeveless tops or vests

Temperature

Early
23°C / 27°C
Morning
19°C / 30°C
Afternoon
13°C / 38°C
Evening
15°C / 31°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 448
  • CO 115
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 5
  • O3 31
  • PM10 120
  • PM25 40
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,340

Sunrise / Sunset

06:44
18:25