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Weather & Climate in Ouarzazate, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ouarzazate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,652 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,652 ft (1,113 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9189°N, 6.8934°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Sep 8, 2023 | Al Haouz, Morocco | M6.8 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 50 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 52 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.6 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 41 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.5 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 26 km N of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 57 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.2 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 60 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 59 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2000 | 37 km SSE of Beni Mellal, Morocco | M4.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 38 km E of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.0 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Jul 3, 2004 | 46 km W of Ouarzazat, Morocco | M3.9 | 46 km | 0 km |
| Jan 8, 1993 | 52 km NW of Zagora, Morocco | M3.9 | 68 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 12 km NE of Setti Fatma, Morocco | M3.8 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1993 | 15 km NE of Setti Fatma, Morocco | M3.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2000 | 45 km NNW of Ouarzazat, Morocco | M2.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in |
Ouarzazate has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.0") and July the driest (0.0").