Weather in Atar - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Atar, Mauritania: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Atar
today🌤️ 42°💧 0.1 mm
Sun☀️ 44°💧 0.2 mm
Mon☀️ 40°💧 2.3 mm
Tue🌧️ 37°💧 4.9 mm
Wed☁️ 36°💧 1.3 mm
Thu☁️ 40°💧 4 mm
Fri☀️ 38°night 36°
Sat☀️ 37°💧 0.2 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Sunday 6 Sept in Atar, the forecast high is 44°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 38°C to 42°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 96% of similar days.

42°Cwarmer than usual
usually 38°C–42°C
warmer than 77% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
44°Cexceptionally warm
usually 38°C–42°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual
40°Cnear normal
usually 38°C–42°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual
37°Cexceptionally cool
usually 38°C–42°C
cooler than 90% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual
36°Cexceptionally cool
usually 38°C–42°C
cooler than 92% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
40°Cnear normal
usually 38°C–42°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual
38°Ccooler than usual
usually 38°C–42°C
cooler than 78% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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30°38°45° 1981: 38°C1982: 41°C1983: 42°C1984: 41°C1985: 37°C1986: 37°C1987: 41°C1988: 40°C1989: 40°C1990: 40°C1991: 41°C1992: 39°C1993: 40°C1994: 42°C1995: 40°C1996: 39°C1997: 37°C1998: 38°C1999: 41°C2000: 41°C2001: 42°C2002: 41°C2003: 39°C2004: 42°C2005: 39°C2006: 40°C2007: 40°C2008: 41°C2009: 38°C2010: 37°C2011: 42°C2012: 41°C2013: 37°C2014: 42°C2015: 40°C2016: 41°C2017: 42°C2018: 39°C2019: 41°C2020: 40°C2021: 41°C2022: 41°C2023: 40°C2024: 41°C2025: 40°C 2026 forecast: 40°C current forecast 40°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 40°C by day. The coolest year was 2010 (37°C) and the warmest was 1983 (42°C). The current forecast averages 40°C - lower than in 71% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Atar

Atar - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Atar 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
39°
around 37° at night · days with rain: 6
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
40°
around 31° at night · rain chance 4%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
38°
around 29° at night · rain chance 4%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Atar: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 39° by day and 37° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 40° in September, and about 38° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Atar

Saturday5 September 2026
🌤️42°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:37 · sunset 19:05 · night 39° · evening 44° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 12% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 41%
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️44°clear sky
sunrise 06:37 · sunset 19:04 · night 36° · evening 44° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 8% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 4%
Monday7 September 2026
☀️40°clear sky
sunrise 06:38 · sunset 19:03 · night 35° · evening 39° · rain 2.34 mm · humidity 20% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 4%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️37°moderate rain
sunrise 06:38 · sunset 19:02 · night 31° · evening 40° · rain 4.9 mm · humidity 34% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 6%
Wednesday9 September 2026
☁️36°broken clouds
sunrise 06:38 · sunset 19:01 · night 34° · evening 38° · rain 1.26 mm · humidity 30% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 78%
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️40°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:38 · sunset 19:00 · night 38° · evening 42° · rain 4.02 mm · humidity 13% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 88%
Friday11 September 2026
☀️38°clear sky
sunrise 06:38 · sunset 18:59 · night 36° · evening 41° · humidity 15% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 4%
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️37°clear sky
sunrise 06:39 · sunset 18:58 · night 36° · evening 40° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 20% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 1%
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️39°clear sky
sunrise 06:39 · sunset 18:57 · night 37° · evening 40° · rain 1.89 mm · humidity 16% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 1%
Monday14 September 2026
🌤️38°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:39 · sunset 18:56 · night 37° · evening 41° · rain 5.85 mm · humidity 23% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 47%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☁️37°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:39 · sunset 18:55 · night 38° · evening 41° · rain 0.3 mm · humidity 24% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌤️42°a few clouds
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:54 · night 39° · evening 43° · humidity 14% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 21%
Thursday17 September 2026
☁️42°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:53 · night 38° · evening 44° · humidity 11% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 88%
Friday18 September 2026
🌤️41°a few clouds
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:53 · night 38° · evening 42° · humidity 14% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 22%
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️38°clear sky
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:52 · night 36° · evening 40° · humidity 16% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 1%
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️35°clear sky
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:51 · night 37° · evening 37° · humidity 21% · wind 6 m/s

UV index in Atar - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTAtar03681111+7.8UV HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Betterstay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min8Sat5.098Sun6.098Mon7.098Tue8.098Wed9.098Thu10.098Fri11.098Sat12.098Sun13.098Mon14.098Tue15.097Wed16.098Thu17.098Fri18.095Sat19.097Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Atar is 8 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Atar weather through the year

Atar - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: January, February, March, November.

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FAQ - Atar weather

What is the weather like in Atar today?
Today it is about 42° during the day and 39° at night, scattered clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Atar?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.