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Weather & Climate in Ghafsaï, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ghafsaï enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,207 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,951/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6280°N, 4.9127°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,403 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 | 101 km | 0 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M5.1 | 71 km | 30 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.0 | 95 km | 11 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Morocco | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 6 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2010 | 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2004 | 25 km E of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 87 km | 0 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 24 km WSW of Midar, Morocco | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 37 km SE of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 79 km | 17 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 7 km S of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.7 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 9 km WSW of Imzouren, Morocco | M4.7 | 103 km | 6 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 120 km | 110 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Ghafsaï has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.0").