Weather & Climate in Laayoune, Western Sahara
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laayoune enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 1.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 33.0 sq mi (85.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,949/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.1418°N, 13.1880°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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 43 km SSW of Costa Calma, Spain | M2.6 | 136 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fuerteventura (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fuerteventura | Fissure vent(s) | 529 m (1,736 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 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 (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
Laayoune has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.3") and May the driest (0.0").