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Weather & Climate in Targuist, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Targuist enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,376 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,376 ft (1,029 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9377°N, 4.3186°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,628 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 | 37 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 98 km | 12 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2022 | Strait of Gibraltar | M5.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M5.1 | 110 km | 30 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 29 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.0 | 35 km | 11 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Morocco | M4.9 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 105 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 | 98 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Targuist has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 43°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.1").