Sidi Yahia El Gharb weather in May
In May, Sidi Yahia El Gharb sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 27 mm of rain across 5.2 wet days and about 13.8 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 24°C in the first days to 28°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in May, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 24 min at the start of May to 14 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Sidi Yahia El Gharb's 5th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sidi Yahia El Gharb's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 27 mm
- 5.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 48 min
- 5:28 AM – 7:15 PM
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.79 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.7
- out of 10
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 24°C in the first days to 28°C by the end.
A typical May day in Sidi Yahia El Gharb reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 3°C warmer than April and about 3°C cooler than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 13 |
| 2 | 24 | 13 |
| 3 | 24 | 13 |
| 4 | 25 | 13 |
| 5 | 25 | 13 |
| 6 | 25 | 13 |
| 7 | 25 | 13 |
| 8 | 25 | 14 |
| 9 | 25 | 14 |
| 10 | 25 | 14 |
| 11 | 26 | 14 |
| 12 | 26 | 14 |
| 13 | 26 | 14 |
| 14 | 26 | 14 |
| 15 | 26 | 14 |
| 16 | 26 | 14 |
| 17 | 26 | 14 |
| 18 | 27 | 15 |
| 19 | 27 | 15 |
| 20 | 27 | 15 |
| 21 | 27 | 15 |
| 22 | 27 | 15 |
| 23 | 27 | 15 |
| 24 | 27 | 15 |
| 25 | 27 | 15 |
| 26 | 27 | 15 |
| 27 | 27 | 15 |
| 28 | 27 | 15 |
| 29 | 28 | 16 |
| 30 | 28 | 16 |
| 31 | 28 | 16 |
How May really feels in Sidi Yahia El Gharb
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
May sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Sidi Yahia El Gharb weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18° / 8° | 59 | 7.7 | 10 | 6.2 |
| Feb | 19° / 8° | 49 | 7.2 | 10.7 | 6.6 |
| Mar | 21° / 10° | 50 | 6.8 | 11.7 | 7.2 |
| Apr | 23° / 12° | 41 | 6.7 | 12.8 | 7.6 |
| May | 26° / 14° | 27 | 5.2 | 13.8 | 7.7 |
| Jun | 29° / 17° | 6 | 1.6 | 14.2 | 7.1 |
| Jul | 32° / 19° | 1 | 0.3 | 14.1 | 5.8 |
| Aug | 32° / 19° | 1 | 0.3 | 13.3 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 29° / 18° | 17 | 2.8 | 12.2 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 26° / 15° | 52 | 6.6 | 11.1 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 22° / 11° | 68 | 7.6 | 10.2 | 7.2 |
| Dec | 19° / 9° | 60 | 7.4 | 9.8 | 6.6 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 28%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 79 |
| Cloudier (%) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 | 32 |
| 2 | 68 | 32 |
| 3 | 68 | 32 |
| 4 | 68 | 32 |
| 5 | 68 | 32 |
| 6 | 68 | 32 |
| 7 | 67 | 33 |
| 8 | 68 | 32 |
| 9 | 68 | 32 |
| 10 | 69 | 31 |
| 11 | 69 | 31 |
| 12 | 70 | 30 |
| 13 | 70 | 30 |
| 14 | 70 | 30 |
| 15 | 71 | 29 |
| 16 | 71 | 29 |
| 17 | 71 | 29 |
| 18 | 71 | 29 |
| 19 | 72 | 28 |
| 20 | 72 | 28 |
| 21 | 73 | 27 |
| 22 | 73 | 27 |
| 23 | 74 | 26 |
| 24 | 74 | 26 |
| 25 | 75 | 25 |
| 26 | 75 | 25 |
| 27 | 77 | 23 |
| 28 | 77 | 23 |
| 29 | 78 | 22 |
| 30 | 79 | 21 |
| 31 | 79 | 21 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Sidi Yahia El Gharb gets around 27 mm of rain over 5.2 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 16% and peaks near 22% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 |
| 2 | 21 |
| 3 | 21 |
| 4 | 21 |
| 5 | 22 |
| 6 | 22 |
| 7 | 21 |
| 8 | 21 |
| 9 | 21 |
| 10 | 21 |
| 11 | 20 |
| 12 | 19 |
| 13 | 19 |
| 14 | 18 |
| 15 | 17 |
| 16 | 17 |
| 17 | 16 |
| 18 | 15 |
| 19 | 15 |
| 20 | 14 |
| 21 | 13 |
| 22 | 13 |
| 23 | 12 |
| 24 | 12 |
| 25 | 11 |
| 26 | 11 |
| 27 | 10 |
| 28 | 10 |
| 29 | 10 |
| 30 | 9 |
| 31 | 9 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the comfortable band about 46% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 57 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| Comfortable (%) | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 50 |
| Humid (%) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 39 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | 55 | 40 | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | 54 | 41 | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | 54 | 41 | 5 | 0 |
| 5 | 52 | 42 | 6 | 0 |
| 6 | 52 | 42 | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 50 | 43 | 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 49 | 43 | 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 48 | 43 | 8 | 1 |
| 10 | 48 | 43 | 8 | 1 |
| 11 | 47 | 43 | 9 | 1 |
| 12 | 46 | 43 | 9 | 1 |
| 13 | 45 | 44 | 10 | 1 |
| 14 | 44 | 44 | 10 | 1 |
| 15 | 44 | 45 | 11 | 1 |
| 16 | 43 | 45 | 11 | 1 |
| 17 | 42 | 46 | 11 | 1 |
| 18 | 41 | 46 | 12 | 1 |
| 19 | 40 | 47 | 13 | 1 |
| 20 | 38 | 47 | 13 | 1 |
| 21 | 37 | 48 | 14 | 1 |
| 22 | 35 | 49 | 15 | 1 |
| 23 | 33 | 49 | 16 | 1 |
| 24 | 31 | 51 | 17 | 1 |
| 25 | 29 | 51 | 19 | 1 |
| 26 | 28 | 51 | 20 | 1 |
| 27 | 26 | 50 | 22 | 2 |
| 28 | 24 | 51 | 23 | 2 |
| 29 | 23 | 50 | 25 | 2 |
| 30 | 21 | 51 | 26 | 2 |
| 31 | 20 | 50 | 28 | 2 |
Wind in May
Winds average 8 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 13 h 24 min at the start of May to 14 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 42 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:42 AM to 5:20 AM, and sunset from 7:03 PM to 7:26 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:26 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.4 | 5:42 | 7:03 |
| 2 | 13.4 | 5:41 | 7:04 |
| 3 | 13.4 | 5:40 | 7:05 |
| 4 | 13.4 | 5:39 | 7:05 |
| 5 | 13.5 | 5:38 | 7:06 |
| 6 | 13.5 | 5:37 | 7:07 |
| 7 | 13.5 | 5:36 | 7:08 |
| 8 | 13.6 | 5:35 | 7:09 |
| 9 | 13.6 | 5:34 | 7:09 |
| 10 | 13.6 | 5:33 | 7:10 |
| 11 | 13.7 | 5:32 | 7:11 |
| 12 | 13.7 | 5:31 | 7:12 |
| 13 | 13.7 | 5:30 | 7:13 |
| 14 | 13.7 | 5:30 | 7:13 |
| 15 | 13.8 | 5:29 | 7:14 |
| 16 | 13.8 | 5:28 | 7:15 |
| 17 | 13.8 | 5:27 | 7:16 |
| 18 | 13.8 | 5:27 | 7:16 |
| 19 | 13.9 | 5:26 | 7:17 |
| 20 | 13.9 | 5:25 | 7:18 |
| 21 | 13.9 | 5:25 | 7:19 |
| 22 | 13.9 | 5:24 | 7:19 |
| 23 | 13.9 | 5:23 | 7:20 |
| 24 | 14.0 | 5:23 | 7:21 |
| 25 | 14.0 | 5:22 | 7:22 |
| 26 | 14.0 | 5:22 | 7:22 |
| 27 | 14.0 | 5:21 | 7:23 |
| 28 | 14.0 | 5:21 | 7:24 |
| 29 | 14.1 | 5:20 | 7:24 |
| 30 | 14.1 | 5:20 | 7:25 |
| 31 | 14.1 | 5:20 | 7:26 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.79 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.6 kWh/m² to a high of 7.65 kWh/m² in July across the year — May's 6.79 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Sidi Yahia El Gharb
None of Sidi Yahia El Gharb's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Sidi Yahia El Gharb sees seasonal dust haze (July), heaviest in July.
Is May a good time to visit Sidi Yahia El Gharb?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is one of the better times to visit Sidi Yahia El Gharb for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Sidi Yahia El Gharb in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Sidi Yahia El Gharb sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 14°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sidi Yahia El Gharb in May
The nearest coast averages about 19°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 30 km away) is warmest in August at about 23°C and coldest in February near 17°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 6 to Nov 5 — about 5 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Cool |
| Feb | 17 | Cool |
| Mar | 17 | Cool |
| Apr | 18 | Cool |
| May | 19 | Cool |
| Jun | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 23 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 22 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 21 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 20 | Cool |
| Dec | 18 | Cool |
UV index in Sidi Yahia El Gharb in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sidi Yahia El Gharb peaks around July 18 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Sidi Yahia El Gharb in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Sidi Yahia El Gharb is worst in January — around 38 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.1× the cleanest month (June, 18 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 38 | 37 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 31 | 34 | 37 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | Poor |
| Feb | 37 | Poor |
| Mar | 32 | Moderate |
| Apr | 27 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 23 | Moderate |
| Oct | 31 | Moderate |
| Nov | 34 | Moderate |
| Dec | 37 | Poor |
Where is Sidi Yahia El Gharb?
Sidi Yahia El Gharb sits at 34.3°N, 6.3°W, 18 m above sea level, in Morocco. The nearest listed city is Kenitra, 26 km away.
Topography around Sidi Yahia El Gharb
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sidi Yahia El Gharb.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sidi Yahia El Gharb has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 29 m around an average of 21 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 143 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,060 m.
The land around Sidi Yahia El Gharb is covered by grassland (49%) and cropland (28%) within 3 km, cropland (39%) and grassland (32%) within 16 km, and cropland (47%) and water (21%) within 80 km.
Morocco travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 42% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,672
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 80%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 17
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 492
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Sidi Yahia El Gharb (34.3049°, -6.304°, elevation 18 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).