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Weather & Climate in Mdiq, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mdiq enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 47.1 sq mi (122.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6831°N, 5.3287°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,599 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 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 149 km | 12 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M5.1 | 76 km | 30 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.0 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 6 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2010 | 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco | M4.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 9 km WSW of Imzouren, Morocco | M4.7 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 9 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.7 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2004 | 25 km E of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 63 km | 110 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1680 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 70 | 140 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°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) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Mdiq has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 55°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.0").