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Weather & Climate in El Aïoun, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Aïoun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 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 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,982 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,982 ft (604 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,651/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5832°N, 2.5061°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
824 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 | 150 km | 0 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2022 | Strait of Gibraltar | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco | M5.4 | 86 km | 27 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1992 | 36 km E of Melilla, Spain | M5.3 | 81 km | 22 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Morocco | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 6 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2004 | 25 km E of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 37 km SE of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 7 km S of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.7 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Strait of Gibraltar | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 9 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.7 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 9 km WSW of Imzouren, Morocco | M4.7 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 42 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 24 km WSW of Midar, Morocco | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2021 | 39 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.6 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 7 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.6 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Strait of Gibraltar | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in |
El Aïoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 49°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.1").