Aoulef is a town and commune and capital of Aoulef District, in Adrar Province, south-central Algeria. It has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh), with long, extremely hot summers and short, very warm winters. Aoulef is often quoted as one of the hottest spots worldwide. Daytime temperatures are known to consistently approach 50 °C (122 °F) in summer and nighttime temperatures routinely remain above 30 °C (86 °F). July average is 46.8 °C (116.2 °F). Average annual rainfall is extremely low, with only 12.19 millimeters (0.48 inches). The sky is nearly always clear throughout the year and cloudy days are extremely rare. Photo: wikipedia