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Al Hoceïma, Morocco

Full City Profile

395,644 Population 57,927/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Al Hoceïma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density57,927/sq mi
Coordinates35.2517°N, 3.9372°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.93"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,745 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.1 on Feb 10, 2025.

Feb 24, 2004 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.4 13 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 50 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 16 km
May 20, 2022 Strait of Gibraltar M5.5 51 km
May 23, 1993 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco M5.4 131 km
Aug 28, 2021 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 44 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 52 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 16 km
Mar 12, 1992 36 km E of Melilla, Spain M5.3 128 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 56 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 29 km
Mar 7, 2004 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco M5.1 25 km
Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 147 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 49 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 66 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 29 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 22 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 59 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 30 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 50 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in

Al Hoceïma has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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