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Tafersit, Morocco

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3,425 Population 77/sq mi density
1,565 ft Elevation 477 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Tafersit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Area44.3 sq mi (114.6 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates35.0086°N, 3.5409°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.32"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,648 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 13, 2024.

Feb 24, 2004 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.4 44 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 72 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 61 km
May 20, 2022 Strait of Gibraltar M5.5 57 km
May 23, 1993 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco M5.4 102 km
Mar 12, 1992 36 km E of Melilla, Spain M5.3 98 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 60 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 77 km
Aug 28, 2021 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 53 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 76 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 63 km
Mar 7, 2004 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco M5.1 44 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 69 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 81 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 56 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 77 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 70 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 58 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 63 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 73 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 72 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Tafersit has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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