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Weather & Climate in Tizi Ouzli, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tizi Ouzli 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 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,272 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,272 ft (1,302 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 821/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7621°N, 3.7958°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,610 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 | 46 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 99 km | 12 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2022 | Strait of Gibraltar | M5.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco | M5.4 | 135 km | 27 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1992 | 36 km E of Melilla, Spain | M5.3 | 130 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 37 km | 0 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.0 | 63 km | 11 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 102 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 | 99 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Tizi Ouzli has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 43°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.2").