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Weather & Climate in Zaïo, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zaïo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,800/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9428°N, 2.7329°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,573 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 | 117 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 117 km | 12 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2022 | Strait of Gibraltar | M5.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco | M5.4 | 51 km | 27 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1992 | 36 km E of Melilla, Spain | M5.3 | 45 km | 22 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.0 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 115 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 | 117 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 2 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in |
Zaïo has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 53°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").