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Weather & Climate in Dhar Souk, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dhar Souk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,627 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Area | 19.2 sq mi (49.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 294/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6520°N, 4.2792°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,569 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 | 60 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 124 km | 12 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2022 | Strait of Gibraltar | M5.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 49 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M5.1 | 121 km | 30 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.0 | 65 km | 11 km |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Morocco | M4.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Dhar Souk has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.1").