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Weather & Climate in Tarfaya, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarfaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 26.5 sq mi (68.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.9392°N, 12.9260°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.6.
| Dec 13, 2001 | 43 km SSW of Costa Calma, Spain | M2.6 | 142 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fuerteventura (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fuerteventura | Fissure vent(s) | 529 m (1,736 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Lanzarote | Fissure vent(s) | 670 m (2,198 ft) | 1824 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in |
Tarfaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 63°F in January to 74°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.4") and May the driest (0.0").