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Weather & Climate in Ben Ahmed, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet.
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
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 28, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kenitra, Morocco | M4.6 | 134 km | 23 km |
| Mar 5, 2006 | 15 km ENE of Beni Mellal, Morocco | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 26 km N of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2014 | 10 km ESE of Beni Mellal, Morocco | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 38 km WSW of Khouribga, Morocco | M3.8 | 40 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 2025 | 26 km W of Oulmes, Morocco | M3.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 19 km NNW of Tiflet, Morocco | M3.7 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Mar 17, 2006 | 17 km SW of Khenifra, Morocco | M3.6 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 21 km N of Oued Zem, Morocco | M3.5 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 8 km NE of Khemisset, Morocco | M3.5 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Jul 1, 2006 | 15 km SW of Tiflet, Morocco | M3.2 | 111 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 30 km NE of Oulmes, Morocco | M3.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 14 km E of Beni Mellal, Morocco | M2.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1991 | 31 km ESE of Berrechid, Morocco | M2.7 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | Morocco | M2.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").