- During the day, temperatures can reach as high as 122°F (50°C).
- At night, temperatures can drop as low as 32°F (0°C). This large temperature difference is due to the lack of humidity in the Sahara desert.
Humidity helps to trap heat, so without it, the desert cools down quickly when the sun goes down. Additionally, the sand in the desert absorbs heat from the sun during the day and then releases it at night, which further contributes to the temperature difference.