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Weather & Climate in Ras el Ma, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ras el Ma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Area | 66.3 sq mi (171.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9740°N, 5.0961°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
226 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 10, 2025 | 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M5.1 | 123 km | 30 km |
| Mar 12, 2004 | 25 km E of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 37 km SE of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Sep 27, 2000 | 37 km NNW of Fès al Bali, Morocco | M4.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kenitra, Morocco | M4.6 | 132 km | 23 km |
| Mar 11, 2014 | 16 km NNE of Fès al Bali, Morocco | M4.6 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 34 km WSW of Taounate, Morocco | M4.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 23 km E of Targuist, Morocco | M4.5 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 22 km SE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2004 | 26 km S of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.5 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Jun 12, 2006 | 26 km SE of Khenifra, Morocco | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2007 | 4 km NNE of Sidi Qacem, Morocco | M4.4 | 63 km | 6 km |
| Nov 25, 1994 | 14 km NNE of Taounate, Morocco | M4.4 | 89 km | 78 km |
| Mar 20, 2004 | 17 km ENE of Targuist, Morocco | M4.4 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Apr 14, 2013 | 19 km ESE of Azrou, Morocco | M4.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 1996 | 21 km W of Ouezzane, Morocco | M4.3 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Tmourghout, Morocco | M4.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2019 | 23 km WSW of Targuist, Morocco | M4.3 | 112 km | 59 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Ras el Ma has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").