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Driouch, Morocco

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16,096 Population 15/sq mi density
942 ft Elevation 287 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Driouch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Area1,107.0 sq mi (2,867.0 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates34.9771°N, 3.3790°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,631 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 13, 2024.

Feb 24, 2004 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.4 59 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 80 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 75 km
May 20, 2022 Strait of Gibraltar M5.5 61 km
May 23, 1993 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco M5.4 90 km
Mar 12, 1992 36 km E of Melilla, Spain M5.3 85 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 75 km
Aug 28, 2021 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 58 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 84 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 82 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 74 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 66 km
Mar 7, 2004 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco M5.1 59 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 85 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 76 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 78 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 68 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 83 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 79 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 80 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in

Driouch has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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