Monument du Lieutenant Châtenay

Monument

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

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Monument du Lieutenant Châtenay essentials

Country: Algeria
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Dinar (د.ج)
Language: Arabic, Berber
Emergency: 17

Monument du Lieutenant Châtenay at a Glance

About Monument du Lieutenant Châtenay

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.

When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 77 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AprilMayOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 5° - 18° 12° 6 mm clear 58% 3.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.2h
February Excellent 8° - 21° 15° 5 mm clear 48% 3.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.9h
March Ideal 12° - 26° 19° 10 mm clear 40% 4.4 m/s 1.4 high 11.9h
April Ideal 16° - 31° 23° 5 mm clear 35% 4.8 m/s 1.7 very high 12.8h
May Ideal 21° - 36° 28° 3 mm clear 30% 4.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.6h
June Ideal 25° - 41° 33° 1 mm clear 25% 4.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.0h
July Ideal 27° - 43° 35° 0 mm clear 23% 4.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.8h
August Ideal 27° - 42° 34° 1 mm clear 26% 3.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 24° - 38° 31° 2 mm clear 33% 4.0 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 18° - 32° 25° 3 mm clear 40% 3.6 m/s 1.2 high 11.3h
November Ideal 12° - 25° 18° 5 mm clear 49% 3.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.4h
December Excellent 7° - 19° 13° 6 mm mostly sunny 59% 3.4 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.0h
Getting There & Around

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.