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Weather & Climate in Tafraout, Morocco

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tafraout enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 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 11.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,258 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,258 ft (993 m)
Area25.8 sq mi (66.7 km²)
Population Density269/sq mi
Coordinates29.7245°N, 8.9747°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.0"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Aug 31, 2014 65 km N of Taroudant, Morocco M4.8 149 km 10 km
Feb 20, 2017 28 km SW of Agadir, Morocco M4.4 101 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2007 9 km NNE of Agadir, Morocco M4.4 104 km 10 km
Sep 13, 2023 62 km NE of Taroudant, Morocco M4.2 141 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2015 13 km SSW of Agadir, Morocco M4.1 90 km 16 km
Jan 15, 2004 56 km NNE of Taroudant, Morocco M4.1 139 km 20 km
Sep 30, 2023 59 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.0 147 km 10 km
Apr 5, 1992 21 km WSW of Taghazout, Morocco M3.7 124 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 1.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in Wettest

Tafraout has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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