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Matmata, Morocco

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2,620 Population 590/sq mi density
1,004 ft Elevation 306 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Matmata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²)
Population Density590/sq mi
Coordinates34.0991°N, 4.5522°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.1 on Feb 10, 2025.

Feb 24, 2004 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.4 127 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 140 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 137 km
Mar 7, 2004 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco M5.1 115 km
Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 136 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 131 km
Jan 7, 2023 Morocco M4.9 116 km
Feb 24, 2004 6 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco M4.8 124 km
Feb 24, 2004 9 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco M4.7 123 km
Aug 11, 2007 15 km SSE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco M4.7 122 km
Feb 24, 2004 9 km WSW of Imzouren, Morocco M4.7 126 km
Feb 24, 2004 37 km SE of Targuist, Morocco M4.7 80 km
Feb 24, 2004 7 km S of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.7 131 km
Mar 12, 2004 25 km E of Targuist, Morocco M4.7 104 km
Oct 20, 1998 24 km WSW of Midar, Morocco M4.7 109 km
Mar 16, 2016 Strait of Gibraltar M4.7 149 km
Mar 11, 2014 16 km NNE of Fès al Bali, Morocco M4.6 35 km
Sep 27, 2000 37 km NNW of Fès al Bali, Morocco M4.6 61 km
Jun 3, 1994 7 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.6 137 km
Feb 24, 2004 7 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Matmata has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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