Table 1 Experimental models geographic and climatic boundaries from Bahariya Oasis weather station

Geographic Location

Al Kharga Oasis - Al Wadi Al Jadeed Governorate - Western Desert - Egypt

Height above sea level

100 to 500 m

Climatic Classification

Hyper Arid

Warmest Months

July + August

 Maximum Mean Temperature

38°C

 Maximum Operative Temperature

42°C - 48°C

 Minimum Operative Temperature

19°C - 22°C

Coldest Months

January + February

 Minimum Mean Temperature

8°C

 Maximum Operative Temperature

28°C - 31°C

 Minimum Operative Temperature

3°C - 10°C

Relative Humidity

30% to 60%

Global Radiation

870 W/m² and 540 W/m² in July and January

annual rainfall

2 mm