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Weather & Climate in Tighza, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tighza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,596 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,596 ft (1,096 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 646/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1874°N, 5.6244°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
70 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 11, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco | M4.7 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kenitra, Morocco | M4.6 | 132 km | 23 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 47 km SSE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2000 | 37 km NNW of Fès al Bali, Morocco | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2014 | 16 km NNE of Fès al Bali, Morocco | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2006 | 26 km SE of Khenifra, Morocco | M4.5 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 22 km SE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco | M4.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 34 km WSW of Taounate, Morocco | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 53 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.5 | 134 km | 8 km |
| May 31, 2013 | 56 km ESE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 41 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.5 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Mar 5, 2006 | 15 km ENE of Beni Mellal, Morocco | M4.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2007 | 4 km NNE of Sidi Qacem, Morocco | M4.4 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Apr 14, 2013 | 19 km ESE of Azrou, Morocco | M4.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2020 | 47 km E of Midelt, Morocco | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2018 | 26 km SE of Midelt, Morocco | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Tmourghout, Morocco | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2014 | 17 km N of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 1998 | 21 km S of Khenifra, Morocco | M4.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Fes-Boulemane, Morocco | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
Tighza has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.2").