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Weather & Climate in Berkane, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Berkane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 311 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 14.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,849/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9200°N, 2.3200°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
710 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M5.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2022 | Strait of Gibraltar | M5.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco | M5.4 | 51 km | 27 km |
| Mar 12, 1992 | 36 km E of Melilla, Spain | M5.3 | 47 km | 22 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Morocco | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 10 km NW of Bou Tlelis, Algeria | M4.9 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2016 | 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 6 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in |
Berkane has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.1").