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Weather & Climate in Derdara, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Derdara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 339 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 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,355 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,895/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1104°N, 5.2902°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,408 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Feb 24, 2004 | 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.4 | 118 km | 0 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 116 km | 0 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M5.1 | 24 km | 30 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.0 | 102 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Morocco | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2010 | 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 6 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 24 km WSW of Midar, Morocco | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 87 km | 110 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 9 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.7 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2004 | 25 km E of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 115 km | 0 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 7 km S of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.7 | 122 km | 0 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 37 km SE of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 123 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in |
Derdara has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 49°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.0").