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Weather & Climate in Al Hoceïma, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 57,927/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2517°N, 3.9372°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,745 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Feb 24, 2004 | 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.4 | 13 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 50 km | 12 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 16 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2022 | Strait of Gibraltar | M5.5 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco | M5.4 | 131 km | 27 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1992 | 36 km E of Melilla, Spain | M5.3 | 128 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 25 km | 0 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M5.1 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.0 | 22 km | 11 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 40 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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.
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").