Naâma (Arabic: النعامة or نعامة) is a municipality in Naâma Province, Algeria, of which it is the province seat. It is coextensive with the district of Naâma and has a population of 8,256, (in 1998) which gives it 7 seats in the PMA. Its population is 16,251 as per the census of 2008.

Naâma
النعامة
city of Naâma
Location of the city of Naâma within Naâma Province
Location of the city of Naâma within Naâma Province
Naâma is located in Algeria
Naâma
Naâma
Location of Naâma within Algeria
Coordinates: 33°15′44″N 0°18′52″W / 33.26222°N 0.31444°W / 33.26222; -0.31444
Country Algeria
ProvinceNaâma
DistrictNaâma District
Government
 • PMA Seats7
Elevation
1,176 m (3,858 ft)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total
14,624
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
Postal code
45000
Area Code+213 (0) 49
ONS code4501

Its postal code is 45000 and its municipal code is 4501. Its telephone code is 049 nationally, or +213 49 internationally.

Climate

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Naâma features a cold desert climate (Köppen climate classification: BWk), bordering on a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: BSk).

Climate data for Naâma (1991–2020 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 23.7
(74.7)
27.6
(81.7)
31.1
(88.0)
33.0
(91.4)
37.8
(100.0)
40.0
(104.0)
41.5
(106.7)
41.2
(106.2)
38.0
(100.4)
34.0
(93.2)
27.6
(81.7)
27.2
(81.0)
41.5
(106.7)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 12.2
(54.0)
14.1
(57.4)
17.7
(63.9)
21.6
(70.9)
26.7
(80.1)
32.5
(90.5)
36.9
(98.4)
35.6
(96.1)
29.9
(85.8)
23.7
(74.7)
16.6
(61.9)
12.9
(55.2)
23.4
(74.1)
Daily mean °C (°F) 6.1
(43.0)
7.7
(45.9)
11.1
(52.0)
14.7
(58.5)
19.5
(67.1)
24.8
(76.6)
28.9
(84.0)
27.9
(82.2)
22.8
(73.0)
17.2
(63.0)
10.7
(51.3)
7.2
(45.0)
16.6
(61.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 0.1
(32.2)
1.3
(34.3)
4.5
(40.1)
7.8
(46.0)
12.2
(54.0)
17.0
(62.6)
20.8
(69.4)
20.1
(68.2)
15.7
(60.3)
10.7
(51.3)
4.8
(40.6)
1.5
(34.7)
9.7
(49.5)
Record low °C (°F) −12.9
(8.8)
−8.6
(16.5)
−6.3
(20.7)
−1.6
(29.1)
2.0
(35.6)
6.0
(42.8)
11.8
(53.2)
10.8
(51.4)
5.0
(41.0)
−0.7
(30.7)
−5.3
(22.5)
−8.5
(16.7)
−12.9
(8.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 13.7
(0.54)
14.2
(0.56)
23.8
(0.94)
21.5
(0.85)
17.1
(0.67)
12.9
(0.51)
5.5
(0.22)
18.2
(0.72)
23.0
(0.91)
28.8
(1.13)
27.3
(1.07)
13.0
(0.51)
219.0
(8.62)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 3.3 3.0 3.7 3.7 3.0 2.1 1.7 3.4 3.7 3.5 3.5 2.9 37.5
Source: NOAA[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Naâma Climate Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on 2024-01-05. Retrieved January 5, 2024.