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Nouakchott Weather Today

Mauritania · Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Current Weather & ForecastUpdated 11:42:04 AM
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19°C
Overcast
High19°C/Low18°C
Feels 19°C
76% Humidity
11 km/h NNW
☀️UV 5.45 (High)
☁️97% Cloud
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Precipitation
0.0 mm
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Rain Chance
3%
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Max Wind
24 km/h
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Wind Gust
16 km/h
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Sunrise
07:14
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Sunset
19:13
Today's Hourly Breakdown
Actual
Forecast
Now
Times in GMT
🌡️Temperature (°C)
🌧️Precipitation (mm) & Chance (%)
💨Wind Speed & Gusts (km/h)
💧Humidity & Cloud Cover (%)
☀️UV Index
Weather Details
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Overcast
Current condition
UV Index
5.45
High
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Cloud Cover
97%
Overcast
Wind Direction
NNW
345°
Wind Gust
16 km/h
Precipitation
0.0 mm
Max Wind Today
24 km/h
Sunrise
07:14 AM
Sunset
07:13 PM

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI)

Live
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Nouakchott, Mauritania
Last Updated: 3/12/2026, 11:42:09 AM
43AQI (US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5
42ug/m3
PM10
19ug/m3
Dominant: O3
Station: San Agustin, Canarias, Spain
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19°C
Overcast
Humidity76 %
Wind Speed11 km/h
UV Index5.45
43
0-50
51-100
101-150
151-200
201-300
301-500+
Major Air Pollutants
PM2.5
42ug/m3
PM10
19ug/m3
O3
43.1ug/m3
NO2
3.2ug/m3
SO2
2.1ug/m3
CO
0.1ug/m3
Health Advice
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities!
Data updated 11:42:09 AM · Source: waqi
Hourly Air Pollutants
µg/m³
Health Impact & Advice
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1.9cigarettes / day
Breathing this air equals smoking 1.9 cigarettes daily
Weekly: 13 cigsMonthly: 57 cigs
Source: Berkeley Earth · Based on PM2.5 = 42 ug/m3
Protective MeasuresAQI 43
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Air Purifier
Not Needed
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N95 Mask
Not Needed
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Stay Indoor
Not Needed
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Windows Closed
Not Needed
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Outdoor Exercise
Not Needed
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Car Cabin Filter
Not Needed
Health Risk Assessment
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Asthma
Low
Low risk for most people
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Heart Issues
Low
Minimal risk
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Allergies
Low
Low allergy aggravation risk
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Respiratory
Low
Normal breathing expected
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Eye Irritation
Low
No issues expected
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Children & Elderly
Safe
Normal activities ok

Nouakchott Weather & Air Quality Overview

Nouakchott is a city in Mauritania, located in the Northern Hemisphere at coordinates 18.09°N, 15.98°W. With a population of approximately 1.1 million, it is one of the notable urban centers in Africa. Nouakchott experiences a tropical climate. This page provides real-time temperature, humidity, wind speed, UV index, air quality monitoring, and a detailed 10-day weather forecast for Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Right now in Nouakchott, the temperature is 19°C (feels like 19°C) with overcast. Humidity is at 76%. Winds are blowing at 11 km/h. Today's high is expected to reach 19°C and the low will be around 18°C.

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Nouakchott is 43, rated as Good. The dominant pollutant is O3.

  • Today's high in Nouakchott: 19°C
  • Humidity in Nouakchott: 76%
  • Current AQI in Nouakchott: 43 (Good)
  • Wind in Nouakchott: 11 km/h

Weather in Nouakchott and the Nouakchott forecast are updated every few minutes. For more cities, see our weather directory and global AQI map, or check city AQI rankings and weather guides.

Data updates every few minutes. Weather powered by Open-Meteo. Air quality from multiple monitoring networks.

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