Monument du Lieutenant Châtenay

Monument Monument to Lieutenant Châtenay in Ouargla Province

Sited in Ouargla Province, this memorial to Lieutenant Châtenay draws attention from visitors researching military history or traveling between desert towns in southeastern Algeria.

Monument du Lieutenant Châtenay is a commemorative monument in Ouargla Province, Algeria named for Lieutenant Châtenay. It functions as a local memorial point.

The monument is a single commemorative structure and is not described in available sources as a large visitor complex; detailed dimensions and materials are not widely recorded. It primarily serves local commemorative purposes.

It was erected to honour the lieutenant referenced in its name; public documentation does not provide a clear date of erection or the body responsible. The site is part of the local historic landscape.

The monument is located at approximately latitude 31.49901, longitude 8.77445 in Ouargla Province, Algeria, within an arid desert region.

Monument du Lieutenant Châtenay
31.4990, 8.7745

How to Get to Monument du Lieutenant Châtenay #

The monument is in the Ouargla region; travel via Ouargla city by road, then by local taxi to the monument precinct. Exact location is best confirmed with local directions or municipal signage.

Best Time to Visit Monument du Lieutenant Châtenay #

Early mornings outside summer months are best; towns in Ouargla Province offer more comfortable climate during winter months.

Cool season
November-March · 12-28°C
Pleasant daytime conditions around Ouargla.
Hot season
June-September · 35-45°C
Extreme temperatures; avoid mid-day visits.
Shoulder season
April-May, October · 20-35°C
Good compromise for outdoor exploration.

Weather & Climate near Monument du Lieutenant Châtenay #

Climate

Monument du Lieutenant Châtenay's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 43°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
AprilMayOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 31°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° 36°
30%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
25° 41°
25%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 43°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
35°C
Temperature
27° 43°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 26°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
27° 42°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° 38°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

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