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Weather & Climate in Mosquée, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mosquée enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,625 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,625 ft (800 m) |
| Area | 178.6 sq mi (462.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8062°N, 2.4130°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,002 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 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M5.6 | 118 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 | 62 km | 27 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1992 | 36 km E of Melilla, Spain | M5.3 | 57 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Morocco | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2016 | 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 149 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 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in |
Mosquée has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 47°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.1").