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Weather & Climate in Taza, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,739 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,739 ft (530 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2100°N, 4.0100°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,377 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 | 104 km | 0 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 92 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.0 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Morocco | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 6 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2004 | 25 km E of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 81 km | 0 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 7 km S of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.7 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 37 km SE of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 53 km | 17 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 9 km WSW of Imzouren, Morocco | M4.7 | 101 km | 6 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 24 km WSW of Midar, Morocco | M4.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Strait of Gibraltar | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 9 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.7 | 97 km | 1 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 42 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Taza has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.1").