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Targuist, Morocco

Full City Profile

14,621 Population 7,238/sq mi density
3,376 ft Elevation 1,029 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Targuist enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,376 ft (1,029 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density7,238/sq mi
Coordinates34.9377°N, 4.3186°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,628 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 37 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 98 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 45 km
May 20, 2022 Strait of Gibraltar M5.5 100 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 99 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 42 km
Aug 28, 2021 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 93 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 75 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 104 km
Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 110 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 115 km
Mar 7, 2004 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco M5.1 29 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 98 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 78 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 78 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 35 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 107 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 86 km
Jan 7, 2023 Morocco M4.9 39 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 105 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 98 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Targuist has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 43°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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