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Weather & Climate in Taounate, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taounate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,969 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,969 ft (600 m) |
| Area | 22.4 sq mi (57.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,837/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5366°N, 4.6401°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,438 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 | 89 km | 0 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 79 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M5.1 | 97 km | 30 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.0 | 88 km | 11 km |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Morocco | M4.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 6 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2004 | 25 km E of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 70 km | 0 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 9 km WSW of Imzouren, Morocco | M4.7 | 90 km | 6 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 7 km S of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.7 | 94 km | 0 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 37 km SE of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 56 km | 17 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 24 km WSW of Midar, Morocco | M4.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 127 km | 110 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Taounate has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 49°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").