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Tangier, Morocco

Full City Profile

1,035,141 Population 13,813/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Tangier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area74.9 sq mi (194.1 km²)
Population Density13,813/sq mi
Coordinates35.7673°N, 5.7998°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 87 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 68 km
Dec 16, 2013 85 km WNW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 116 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 106 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 131 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 80 km
Jan 21, 2010 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.5 103 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 108 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 102 km
Jul 13, 1996 21 km W of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.3 107 km
Feb 16, 2019 23 km WSW of Targuist, Morocco M4.3 150 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 47 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 135 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 92 km
May 1, 1993 12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco M4.2 65 km
Feb 14, 2010 16 km NNE of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.2 96 km
Feb 18, 2011 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.2 120 km
Feb 4, 2024 29 km SSE of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.2 138 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 61 km
Mar 4, 1991 4 km WNW of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 62°F (16°C) 4.7 in
December 56°F (14°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Tangier has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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