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Weather & Climate in Rich, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rich enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 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 6.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,327 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,327 ft (1,319 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,687/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2564°N, 4.5015°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Oct 30, 1992 | 10 km W of Reçani, Morocco | M5.6 | 109 km | 26 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Reçani, Morocco | M5.6 | 102 km | 29 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 47 km SSE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 53 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.5 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 22 km SE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2013 | 56 km ESE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco | M4.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2006 | 26 km SE of Khenifra, Morocco | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1990 | 99 km NE of Errachidia, Morocco | M4.4 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2013 | 19 km ESE of Azrou, Morocco | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2018 | 26 km SE of Midelt, Morocco | M4.3 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2020 | 47 km E of Midelt, Morocco | M4.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 1998 | 21 km S of Khenifra, Morocco | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Fes-Boulemane, Morocco | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1994 | 78 km ENE of Arfoud, Morocco | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 32 km SSE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2007 | 112 km E of Midelt, Morocco | M4.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 72 km ENE of Arfoud, Morocco | M4.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2007 | 104 km NE of Errachidia, Morocco | M4.0 | 90 km | 0 km |
| Jun 27, 2007 | 119 km WNW of Bouarfa, Morocco | M4.0 | 143 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in |
Rich has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.8") and July the driest (0.2").