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Weather & Climate in El Menzel, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Menzel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,822 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,822 ft (860 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8376°N, 4.5447°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
423 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Morocco | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 6 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 9 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.7 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2004 | 25 km E of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 37 km SE of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 104 km | 17 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 24 km WSW of Midar, Morocco | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2014 | 16 km NNE of Fès al Bali, Morocco | M4.6 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2000 | 37 km NNW of Fès al Bali, Morocco | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2004 | 23 km NE of Targuist, Morocco | M4.5 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 13 km SW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.5 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Aug 14, 2004 | 26 km S of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.5 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 34 km WSW of Taounate, Morocco | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 23 km E of Targuist, Morocco | M4.5 | 127 km | 0 km |
| Jan 30, 2006 | 15 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.5 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 22 km SE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2007 | 4 km NNE of Sidi Qacem, Morocco | M4.4 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Feb 27, 2004 | 16 km WSW of Imzouren, Morocco | M4.4 | 148 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
El Menzel has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").