Weather & Climate in El Marsa, Western Sahara
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Marsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 1.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 812/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.0961°N, 13.4158°W |
| Timezone | Africa/El_Aaiun |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jan 18, 2022 | 161 km S of Costa Calma, Spain | M4.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 43 km SSW of Costa Calma, Spain | M2.6 | 121 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fuerteventura (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fuerteventura | Fissure vent(s) | 529 m (1,736 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
El Marsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 63°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.4") and May the driest (0.0").