Ratba, Morocco

Fès-Meknès · Morocco

Ratba is a small city in Fès-Meknès, Morocco with a population of 14,944. Elevation: 1,936 ft (590 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

14,944 Population 4,198/sq mi density
1,936 ft Elevation 590 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Ratba

Ratba is a commune in the province of Taounate of the Fès-Meknès administrative region of Morocco. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 15,744 people living in 2950 households.

People

Population14,944
Density4,198/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain20.0 in/yr
Elevation1,936 ft (590 m)
Population14,944
Population Density4,198 / sq mi
Elevation1,936 ft (590 m)
Coordinates34.7777°, -4.9399°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceFès-Meknès
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation20.0 inches (508 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)

About Ratba

Ratba is a small city in Morocco (Fès-Meknès) with a population of 14,944. The city sits at an elevation of 1,936 feet (590 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Ratba

Ratba has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.1°C), the coldest is Jan (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 700 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.7°C / 48°F 0.5° / 20.3° 90.1
Feb 10.6°C / 51°F 1.8° / 22.2° 58.7
Mar 11.9°C / 53°F 2.9° / 25.3° 130.3
Apr 14°C / 57°F 4.9° / 27° 73.0
May 18.2°C / 65°F 7.3° / 32.8° 47.4
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 10.3° / 36.8° 12.6
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 14.6° / 41.8° 0.4
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 14.9° / 42.1° 2.6
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 12° / 36.8° 18.6
Oct 18.7°C / 66°F 8.3° / 33.3° 71.5
Nov 13.4°C / 56°F 3.5° / 25.9° 67.1
Dec 10.6°C / 51°F 2.1° / 22.4° 128.1
Ratba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,936 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above Morocco avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,936 ft (590 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density4,198/sq mi
Coordinates34.7777°N, 4.9399°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,441 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 95 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 150 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 96 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 149 km
Aug 28, 2021 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 150 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 94 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 126 km
Mar 7, 2004 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco M5.1 89 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 132 km
Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 60 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 86 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 131 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 137 km
Jan 7, 2023 Morocco M4.9 98 km
Feb 24, 2004 6 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco M4.8 100 km
Jul 25, 2020 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 121 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 129 km
Feb 24, 2004 37 km SE of Targuist, Morocco M4.7 82 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 104 km
Oct 20, 1998 24 km WSW of Midar, Morocco M4.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 1 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in Wettest

Ratba has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Ratba

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Gas Stations in Ratba

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MA #12316465619

Airports Near Ratba

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ouezzane Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ratba

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bni Ahmed
Retba

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca

🇲🇦 About Morocco

Capital Rabat
Population 36,029,138
Area 446,550 km²
GDP (USD) $146,036,093,667
GDP per capita $3,814
HDI 0.698
Life expectancy 75.3 years
Internet users 91.0%
Urban population 62.7%
Currency MAD (Dirham)
Languages Arabic, Berber
Calling code +212
TLD .ma
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Morocco

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ras l' âm
Jan 11 Proclamation of Independence Takdim watikat al-istiqlal
Jan 14 Amazigh New Year Id Yennayer
May 1 Labour Day Eid Ash-Shughl
Jul 30 Enthronement Eid Al-Ârch
Aug 14 Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab Oued Ed-Dahab Day
Aug 20 Revolution of the King and the People Thawrat al malik wa shâab
Aug 21 Youth Day Eid Al Chabab
Nov 6 Green March Eid Al Massira Al Khadra
Nov 18 Independence Day Eid Al Istiqulal

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What is the population of Ratba?

Ratba has a population of 14,944 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 4,198 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ratba?

Ratba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 20.0 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

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