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Weather & Climate in Ratba, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ratba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 343 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,936 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,936 ft (590 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7777°N, 4.9399°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,441 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 | 95 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 150 km | 12 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 89 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M5.1 | 60 km | 30 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.0 | 86 km | 11 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Morocco | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 6 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2010 | 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 37 km SE of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 82 km | 17 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 104 km | 110 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 24 km WSW of Midar, Morocco | M4.7 | 107 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 | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
Ratba has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.0").