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Argana, Morocco

Souss-Massa · Morocco

Argana is a small town in Souss-Massa, Morocco with a population of 325. Elevation: 2,520 ft (768 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

325 Population 5/sq mi density
2,520 ft Elevation 768 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
4.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Argana

Argana

Argana is a small town and rural commune in Taroudant Province of the Souss-Massa-Drâa region of Morocco. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 5327 people living in 915 households.

People

Population325
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain4.5 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation2,520 ft (768 m)
Population325
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,520 ft (768 m)
Coordinates30.7825°, -9.1197°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceSouss-Massa
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation4.5 inches (115 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)

About Argana

Argana is a small town in Morocco (Souss-Massa) with a population of 325. The city sits at an elevation of 2,520 feet (768 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Argana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 4.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,520 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Morocco avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,520 ft (768 m)
Area65.9 sq mi (170.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates30.7825°N, 9.1197°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.5"
88% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 30, 2023.

Sep 8, 2023 Al Haouz, Morocco M6.8 77 km
Sep 8, 2023 50 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.9 79 km
Aug 31, 2014 65 km N of Taroudant, Morocco M4.8 45 km
Sep 14, 2023 52 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.6 76 km
Jan 29, 2007 9 km NNE of Agadir, Morocco M4.4 54 km
Feb 20, 2017 28 km SW of Agadir, Morocco M4.4 90 km
Feb 28, 2009 42 km ESE of Essaouira, Morocco M4.2 68 km
Sep 13, 2023 62 km NE of Taroudant, Morocco M4.2 63 km
Sep 10, 2023 57 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.2 72 km
Jan 29, 2015 13 km SSW of Agadir, Morocco M4.1 73 km
Jan 15, 2004 56 km NNE of Taroudant, Morocco M4.1 45 km
Aug 2, 2007 66 km E of Essaouira, Morocco M4.0 78 km
Sep 12, 2023 60 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.0 69 km
Sep 30, 2023 59 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.0 70 km
Jan 27, 1994 34 km NW of Essaouira, Morocco M3.9 137 km
Apr 5, 1992 21 km WSW of Taghazout, Morocco M3.7 84 km
Oct 24, 1993 77 km N of Taroudant, Morocco M2.9 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in Wettest

Argana has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Argana

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Plus Agadir FM 92.4 MP3
radio yan plus al amazighia en direct, music arabe MP3

Museums in Argana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée Claudio Bravo

Airports Near Argana

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Massira AirportAGALarge Airport
Essaouira-Mogador AirportESUMedium Airport
Inezgane AirportSmall Airport
Lakhmiss N'Arazane AirportSmall Airport
Taroudant AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Argana

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Maroc Argana Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Argana

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée Inzerki

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca

🇲🇦 About Morocco

Capital Rabat
Population 36,029,138
Area 446,550 km²
GDP (USD) $146,036,093,667
GDP per capita $3,814
HDI 0.698
Life expectancy 75.3 years
Internet users 91.0%
Urban population 62.7%
Currency MAD (Dirham)
Languages Arabic, Berber
Calling code +212
TLD .ma
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Morocco

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ras l' âm
Jan 11 Proclamation of Independence Takdim watikat al-istiqlal
Jan 14 Amazigh New Year Id Yennayer
May 1 Labour Day Eid Ash-Shughl
Jul 30 Enthronement Eid Al-Ârch
Aug 14 Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab Oued Ed-Dahab Day
Aug 20 Revolution of the King and the People Thawrat al malik wa shâab
Aug 21 Youth Day Eid Al Chabab
Nov 6 Green March Eid Al Massira Al Khadra
Nov 18 Independence Day Eid Al Istiqulal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Argana

What is the population of Argana?

Argana has a population of 325 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 65.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Argana?

Argana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.5 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

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