Smara weather in July
In July, Smara sees average daytime highs of 36°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0 wet days and about 13.5 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 37°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 95% of the time in July, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 42 min at the start of July to 13 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Smara's 1st-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Smara's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 36°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 30 min
- 6:06 AM – 7:38 PM
- Cloud cover
- 9%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 22 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.73 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.1
- out of 10
Smara is city in Western Sahara.
- Founded
- 1869
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 34°C in the first days to 37°C by the end.
A typical July day in Smara reaches about 36°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 16°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 43°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 4°C warmer than June and about 1°C cooler than August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 19 |
| 2 | 34 | 19 |
| 3 | 34 | 19 |
| 4 | 34 | 19 |
| 5 | 34 | 19 |
| 6 | 34 | 19 |
| 7 | 34 | 19 |
| 8 | 35 | 19 |
| 9 | 35 | 19 |
| 10 | 35 | 19 |
| 11 | 35 | 19 |
| 12 | 35 | 19 |
| 13 | 35 | 19 |
| 14 | 35 | 19 |
| 15 | 36 | 20 |
| 16 | 36 | 20 |
| 17 | 36 | 20 |
| 18 | 36 | 20 |
| 19 | 36 | 20 |
| 20 | 36 | 20 |
| 21 | 36 | 20 |
| 22 | 36 | 20 |
| 23 | 36 | 20 |
| 24 | 37 | 20 |
| 25 | 37 | 20 |
| 26 | 37 | 20 |
| 27 | 37 | 20 |
| 28 | 37 | 20 |
| 29 | 37 | 20 |
| 30 | 37 | 20 |
| 31 | 37 | 20 |
How July really feels in Smara
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Smara weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° / 10° | 3 | 0.9 | 10.5 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 24° / 11° | 7 | 1.3 | 11.1 | 8.9 |
| Mar | 26° / 13° | 3 | 0.6 | 11.8 | 8.7 |
| Apr | 28° / 14° | 2 | 0.2 | 12.6 | 8.3 |
| May | 30° / 16° | 0 | 0.1 | 13.3 | 6.9 |
| Jun | 32° / 17° | 0 | 0.2 | 13.6 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 36° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 13.5 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 36° / 21° | 1 | 0.4 | 12.9 | 2.5 |
| Sep | 33° / 19° | 3 | 0.5 | 12.2 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 30° / 18° | 9 | 0.7 | 11.4 | 6.3 |
| Nov | 26° / 14° | 3 | 0.5 | 10.7 | 8.5 |
| Dec | 23° / 12° | 5 | 0.7 | 10.4 | 8.8 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 95% of the time in July, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 3% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 1%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Cloudier (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 98 | 2 |
| 3 | 98 | 2 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 99 | 1 |
| 13 | 99 | 1 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 98 | 2 |
| 22 | 98 | 2 |
| 23 | 98 | 2 |
| 24 | 98 | 2 |
| 25 | 98 | 2 |
| 26 | 98 | 2 |
| 27 | 98 | 2 |
| 28 | 98 | 2 |
| 29 | 98 | 2 |
| 30 | 98 | 2 |
| 31 | 98 | 2 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Smara gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 wet days in July, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the comfortable band about 55% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable (%) | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 |
| Humid (%) | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 66 | 17 | 0 |
| 2 | 16 | 65 | 19 | 0 |
| 3 | 15 | 65 | 20 | 0 |
| 4 | 14 | 65 | 21 | 0 |
| 5 | 13 | 64 | 23 | 0 |
| 6 | 12 | 64 | 24 | 0 |
| 7 | 12 | 62 | 26 | 0 |
| 8 | 11 | 62 | 27 | 0 |
| 9 | 11 | 60 | 29 | 0 |
| 10 | 11 | 59 | 30 | 0 |
| 11 | 11 | 58 | 31 | 0 |
| 12 | 11 | 56 | 33 | 0 |
| 13 | 11 | 55 | 34 | 0 |
| 14 | 11 | 54 | 35 | 0 |
| 15 | 11 | 53 | 36 | 0 |
| 16 | 11 | 53 | 36 | 0 |
| 17 | 11 | 52 | 37 | 0 |
| 18 | 11 | 52 | 37 | 0 |
| 19 | 12 | 50 | 38 | 0 |
| 20 | 12 | 50 | 38 | 0 |
| 21 | 12 | 49 | 38 | 0 |
| 22 | 12 | 49 | 39 | 0 |
| 23 | 12 | 49 | 39 | 0 |
| 24 | 12 | 48 | 39 | 0 |
| 25 | 12 | 48 | 40 | 0 |
| 26 | 12 | 48 | 40 | 0 |
| 27 | 12 | 48 | 40 | 0 |
| 28 | 12 | 48 | 40 | 0 |
| 29 | 12 | 48 | 40 | 0 |
| 30 | 12 | 47 | 41 | 1 |
| 31 | 12 | 46 | 41 | 1 |
Wind in July
Winds average 22 km/h in July, the windiest month of the year.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 22 km/h on the calmest days to 22 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | breezy |
| 2 | 22 | breezy |
| 3 | 22 | breezy |
| 4 | 22 | breezy |
| 5 | 22 | breezy |
| 6 | 22 | breezy |
| 7 | 22 | breezy |
| 8 | 22 | breezy |
| 9 | 22 | breezy |
| 10 | 22 | breezy |
| 11 | 22 | breezy |
| 12 | 22 | breezy |
| 13 | 22 | breezy |
| 14 | 22 | breezy |
| 15 | 22 | breezy |
| 16 | 22 | breezy |
| 17 | 22 | breezy |
| 18 | 22 | breezy |
| 19 | 22 | breezy |
| 20 | 22 | breezy |
| 21 | 22 | breezy |
| 22 | 22 | breezy |
| 23 | 22 | breezy |
| 24 | 22 | breezy |
| 25 | 22 | breezy |
| 26 | 22 | breezy |
| 27 | 22 | breezy |
| 28 | 22 | breezy |
| 29 | 22 | breezy |
| 30 | 22 | breezy |
| 31 | 22 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 13 h 42 min at the start of July to 13 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:00 AM to 6:14 AM, and sunset from 7:40 PM to 7:32 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:32 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.7 | 6:00 | 7:40 |
| 2 | 13.7 | 6:01 | 7:40 |
| 3 | 13.7 | 6:01 | 7:40 |
| 4 | 13.6 | 6:01 | 7:40 |
| 5 | 13.6 | 6:02 | 7:40 |
| 6 | 13.6 | 6:02 | 7:40 |
| 7 | 13.6 | 6:02 | 7:40 |
| 8 | 13.6 | 6:03 | 7:40 |
| 9 | 13.6 | 6:03 | 7:40 |
| 10 | 13.6 | 6:04 | 7:39 |
| 11 | 13.6 | 6:04 | 7:39 |
| 12 | 13.6 | 6:05 | 7:39 |
| 13 | 13.6 | 6:05 | 7:39 |
| 14 | 13.6 | 6:05 | 7:39 |
| 15 | 13.5 | 6:06 | 7:38 |
| 16 | 13.5 | 6:06 | 7:38 |
| 17 | 13.5 | 6:07 | 7:38 |
| 18 | 13.5 | 6:07 | 7:38 |
| 19 | 13.5 | 6:08 | 7:37 |
| 20 | 13.5 | 6:08 | 7:37 |
| 21 | 13.5 | 6:09 | 7:37 |
| 22 | 13.4 | 6:09 | 7:36 |
| 23 | 13.4 | 6:10 | 7:36 |
| 24 | 13.4 | 6:10 | 7:35 |
| 25 | 13.4 | 6:11 | 7:35 |
| 26 | 13.4 | 6:11 | 7:34 |
| 27 | 13.4 | 6:12 | 7:34 |
| 28 | 13.3 | 6:12 | 7:33 |
| 29 | 13.3 | 6:13 | 7:33 |
| 30 | 13.3 | 6:13 | 7:32 |
| 31 | 13.3 | 6:14 | 7:32 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.73 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.87 kWh/m² to a high of 7.9 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 7.73 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| 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 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.6 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Smara
In July, Smara sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Smara sees seasonal dust haze (June–September), heaviest in July.
Is July a good time to visit Smara?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Smara. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Smara in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Smara sees daytime highs around 36°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: a windbreaker.
UV index in Smara in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Smara peaks around August 18 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | High |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 5 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Smara in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Smara is worst in July — around 66 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.8× the cleanest month (November, 24 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 | 47 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 43 | 66 | 58 | 39 | 30 | 24 | 38 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | Poor |
| Feb | 47 | Poor |
| Mar | 39 | Poor |
| Apr | 38 | Poor |
| May | 38 | Poor |
| Jun | 43 | Poor |
| Jul | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 58 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 39 | Poor |
| Oct | 30 | Moderate |
| Nov | 24 | Moderate |
| Dec | 38 | Poor |
Where is Smara?
Smara sits at 26.7°N, 11.7°W, 188 m above sea level, in Morocco. The nearest listed city is Laayoune, 157 km away.
Topography around Smara
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Smara.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Smara has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 55 m around an average of 183 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 144 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 418 m.
The land around Smara is covered by bare terrain (89%) within 3 km, bare terrain (99%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (100%) 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 Smara (26.7384°, -11.6719°, elevation 188 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. 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).