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Weather & Climate in Ben Jerrar, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ben Jerrar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 7.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 76.3 sq mi (197.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 695/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2622°N, 9.5038°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Sep 8, 2023 | Al Haouz, Morocco | M6.8 | 139 km | 19 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 50 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 65 km N of Taroudant, Morocco | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 52 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.6 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Feb 20, 2017 | 28 km SW of Agadir, Morocco | M4.4 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 9 km NNE of Agadir, Morocco | M4.4 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 42 km ESE of Essaouira, Morocco | M4.2 | 122 km | 17 km |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 62 km NE of Taroudant, Morocco | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 57 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.2 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Jan 29, 2015 | 13 km SSW of Agadir, Morocco | M4.1 | 13 km | 16 km |
| Jan 15, 2004 | 56 km NNE of Taroudant, Morocco | M4.1 | 110 km | 20 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 66 km E of Essaouira, Morocco | M4.0 | 142 km | 34 km |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 60 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 59 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1992 | 21 km WSW of Taghazout, Morocco | M3.7 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 77 km N of Taroudant, Morocco | M2.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
Ben Jerrar has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.0").