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UV Index in Mauritania

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UV climate of Mauritania: overview

Mauritania stretches from 15.1585° to 22.7354° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 9.7 in Selibaby (peak in May), while in Zouerat the yearly maximum is only ≈ 9.1.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Tropical26 7.1 7.9 8.8 9.4 9.5 9.4 9.5 9.5 9.2 8.5 7.7 7 9.5

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Mauritania (highest UV)

Selibaby · 9.7 in May Ayoun El Atrous · 9.6 in May Bogue · 9.6 in May Bougadoum · 9.6 in April El 'Ayoun · 9.6 in April

Cities with the mildest sun

Zouerat · max 9.1 Nouadhibou · max 9.2 Atar · max 9.3 Akjoujt · max 9.3 Tevragh Zeina · max 9.5

When do you need SPF in Mauritania?

Using Nouakchott as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Mauritania

What is the highest UV index in Mauritania?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 9.7 — in Selibaby around May. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Mauritania is the sunniest?

Selibaby (peak ≈ 9.7), followed by Ayoun El Atrous and Bogue. The mildest sun is in Zouerat (max ≈ 9.1).

When is SPF needed in Mauritania?

In Nouakchott and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Mauritania?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 9.7. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.