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It is a myth that summer nights in the Sahara desert (or any other low latitude and altitude desert) are cold. It is true that deserts experience higher diurnal temperture variation than other places due to an absence of cloud cover and low humidity. However, because daytime temperatures are SO high in the Sahara (110+F), even with the typical 30-40 degree temperature difference between day and night, a typical nighttime low is going to be above 70F (and probably more like 80F). This is hardly what anyone would consider a cold night.
On the other hand, because of the large diurnal temperature variation in the Sahara, WINTER nights can be rather chilly. But, contrary to popular belief, summer nights are NEVER cold. Take a look at temperature data for various cities and towns in the Sahara (such as Cairo, Luxor, or Khartoum), and you will see that cold nights are NOT the norm during the warmest months.
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Is it hot or cold in the Arabian desert?
Hot during the day...I assume it can get cold at times however.
Which term is defined as a dry hot dusty wind that blows out of the Sahara?
The term for a dry, hot, dusty wind that blows out of the Sahara is called a "Harmattan".
What climate features little precipitation hot dry days and cool nights?
Arid climate features little precipitation with hot, dry days and cool nights. This climate is characterized by low humidity, intense sunlight, and wide daily temperature fluctuations due to the lack of cloud cover. Examples of regions with arid climates include deserts like the Sahara in Africa and the Atacama in South America.
Does Ice cubes melt in the Sahara?
yes they do. the sun is so hot in the desert therefore they can melt within 30 seconds. However it also gets very, very cold at night, this may keep the ice cube from melting.
Is it mostly hot in Rome or cold?
Rome has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. Overall, it tends to be more hot than cold in Rome.
What is it like to live in the sahara?
Hot, bright and dry, with cold nights.
Is a desert hot or cold?
Some, such as the Sahara are hot in the day and cold at night. Others, such as the Antarctic, are simply cold.
Is Sahara desert the largest?
Sahara is the largest hot desert,the Antarctica is the largest cold desert.
What planet has cold nights and hot days?
Earth
What climate zone has hot days and cold nights and little to no rain?
A hot desert generally has hot days and cool nights and little rain.
When was Starry Nights in Western Sahara created?
Starry Nights in Western Sahara was created in 2003.
Which season has hot days and cold nights?
There are four different seasons. Fall is the season that has both hot and cold days.
What kind of deserts are there?
There are hot deserts, such as the Sahara, Mojave and Kalahari and there are cold deserts such as Antarctica, the Gobi and the Patagonian Deserts.
How hot can it get in the Sahara at night?
it doesn't get hot, it gets cold to about -20 degrees at night.and then I woke up .
Could fog form on hot nights?
Yes, if there are hot lights out were its cold, chances are they will get fog on them. Yes, if there are hot lights out were its cold, chances are they will get fog on them.
What climate has extremely cold winters and extremely hot summers?
Tropical
What is the difference between Gobi and Sahara desert?
The Sahara Desert is a hot desert located in Africa while the Gobi Desert is a cold desert located in Asia (China and Mongolia).
