Ben Ahmed, Morocco

Full City Profile

36,149 Population 6,490/sq mi density

1,978 ft Elevation 603 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Ben Ahmed enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	62.6°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	51°F (10°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,978 ft (603 m)
Area	5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density	6,490/sq mi
Coordinates	33.0664°N, 7.2416°W
Timezone	Africa/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.60"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.8 on May 23, 2025.

Jun 28, 2001	17 km SSE of Kenitra, Morocco	M4.6	134 km
Mar 5, 2006	15 km ENE of Beni Mellal, Morocco	M4.4	123 km
Jan 2, 2024	26 km N of Ifrane, Morocco	M4.3	148 km
May 12, 2014	10 km ESE of Beni Mellal, Morocco	M4.0	127 km
Sep 29, 2009	38 km WSW of Khouribga, Morocco	M3.8	40 km
May 23, 2025	26 km W of Oulmes, Morocco	M3.8	98 km
Jan 10, 2005	19 km NNW of Tiflet, Morocco	M3.7	135 km
Mar 17, 2006	17 km SW of Khenifra, Morocco	M3.6	138 km
Feb 10, 1993	21 km N of Oued Zem, Morocco	M3.5	61 km
Jun 23, 2008	8 km NE of Khemisset, Morocco	M3.5	146 km
Jul 1, 2006	15 km SW of Tiflet, Morocco	M3.2	111 km
Feb 28, 1996	30 km NE of Oulmes, Morocco	M3.1	148 km
Jul 23, 1993	14 km E of Beni Mellal, Morocco	M2.9	125 km
Dec 19, 1991	31 km ESE of Berrechid, Morocco	M2.7	7 km
Dec 14, 1991	Morocco	M2.5	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (10°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	52°F (11°C)	2.3 in
March	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in
April	58°F (15°C)	1.9 in
May	64°F (18°C)	0.9 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.3 in
July	76°F (25°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	0.4 in
October	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in
November	57°F (14°C)	2.1 in
December	53°F (11°C)	2.6 in	Wettest

Ben Ahmed has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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