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Weather & Climate in Oued el Himer, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oued el Himer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,120 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,120 ft (951 m) |
| Area | 37.2 sq mi (96.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4490°N, 1.9006°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
180 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Dec 22, 1999 | 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M5.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco | M5.4 | 115 km | 27 km |
| Mar 12, 1992 | 36 km E of Melilla, Spain | M5.3 | 112 km | 22 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 1 km SE of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2005 | 8 km W of El Malah, Algeria | M4.4 | 123 km | 19 km |
| Mar 23, 1993 | 50 km SSW of Aïn Beni Mathar, Morocco | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1992 | 39 km ENE of Melilla, Spain | M4.4 | 118 km | 13 km |
| Feb 18, 2005 | 2 km SSE of Al Aaroui, Morocco | M4.3 | 117 km | 4 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 28 km NW of Saidia, Morocco | M4.3 | 104 km | 17 km |
| Jul 5, 2017 | 97 km SSE of Guercif, Morocco | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2015 | 8 km SW of Zaïo, Morocco | M4.3 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 6 km SW of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 12 km SSE of Al Aaroui, Morocco | M4.2 | 109 km | 0 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 17 km NW of Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2005 | 18 km SSE of Al Aaroui, Morocco | M4.1 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 9 km SSE of Al Aaroui, Morocco | M4.1 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Mar 24, 2005 | 9 km SSE of Al Aaroui, Morocco | M4.1 | 113 km | 3 km |
| Jul 31, 2014 | 4 km ESE of Al Aaroui, Morocco | M4.1 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Apr 29, 2013 | 24 km W of Oujda-Angad, Morocco | M4.1 | 38 km | 8 km |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 3 km NW of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.0 | 108 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in |
Oued el Himer has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.2").