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Essaouira, Morocco

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85,137 Population 2,450/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Essaouira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area34.8 sq mi (90.0 km²)
Population Density2,450/sq mi
Coordinates31.5125°N, 9.7700°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 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 M6.8 141 km
Sep 8, 2023 50 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.9 145 km
Aug 31, 2014 65 km N of Taroudant, Morocco M4.8 107 km
Sep 14, 2023 52 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.6 144 km
Feb 20, 2017 28 km SW of Agadir, Morocco M4.4 140 km
Jan 29, 2007 9 km NNE of Agadir, Morocco M4.4 114 km
Feb 28, 2009 42 km ESE of Essaouira, Morocco M4.2 42 km
Apr 23, 2021 59 km NW of Essaouira, Morocco M4.2 59 km
Sep 13, 2023 62 km NE of Taroudant, Morocco M4.2 139 km
Sep 10, 2023 57 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.2 135 km
Jan 29, 2015 13 km SSW of Agadir, Morocco M4.1 136 km
Jan 15, 2004 56 km NNE of Taroudant, Morocco M4.1 120 km
Aug 2, 2007 66 km E of Essaouira, Morocco M4.0 67 km
Sep 12, 2023 60 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.0 136 km
Sep 30, 2023 59 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.0 144 km
Jan 27, 1994 34 km NW of Essaouira, Morocco M3.9 35 km
Apr 5, 1992 21 km WSW of Taghazout, Morocco M3.7 116 km
Oct 24, 1993 77 km N of Taroudant, Morocco M2.9 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Essaouira has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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