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Weather & Climate in Sidi Bou Othmane, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sidi Bou Othmane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,683 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,683 ft (513 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,076/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9023°N, 7.9417°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Sep 8, 2023 | Al Haouz, Morocco | M6.8 | 103 km | 19 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 50 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 65 km N of Taroudant, Morocco | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 52 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.6 | 106 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 26 km N of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 62 km NE of Taroudant, Morocco | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 57 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.2 | 104 km | 9 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 42 km ESE of Essaouira, Morocco | M4.2 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Jan 15, 2004 | 56 km NNE of Taroudant, Morocco | M4.1 | 127 km | 20 km |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 60 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 59 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 66 km E of Essaouira, Morocco | M4.0 | 116 km | 34 km |
| Jul 3, 2004 | 46 km W of Ouarzazat, Morocco | M3.9 | 127 km | 0 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 12 km NE of Setti Fatma, Morocco | M3.8 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 38 km WSW of Khouribga, Morocco | M3.8 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Oct 9, 1993 | 15 km NE of Setti Fatma, Morocco | M3.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 77 km N of Taroudant, Morocco | M2.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2000 | 45 km NNW of Ouarzazat, Morocco | M2.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1991 | 31 km ESE of Berrechid, Morocco | M2.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in |
Sidi Bou Othmane has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and August the driest (0.0").