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Weather & Climate in Tafersit, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tafersit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 44.3 sq mi (114.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0086°N, 3.5409°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,648 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 | 44 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 72 km | 12 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2022 | Strait of Gibraltar | M5.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco | M5.4 | 102 km | 27 km |
| Mar 12, 1992 | 36 km E of Melilla, Spain | M5.3 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 44 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.0 | 63 km | 11 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 73 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 | 72 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Tafersit has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.1").