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Weather & Climate in Oued Zem, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oued Zem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,569 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,569 ft (783 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17,967/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8627°N, 6.5736°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 11, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kenitra, Morocco | M4.6 | 139 km | 23 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 47 km SSE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 22 km SE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2006 | 26 km SE of Khenifra, Morocco | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 53 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.5 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 41 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.5 | 107 km | 17 km |
| May 31, 2013 | 56 km ESE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2006 | 15 km ENE of Beni Mellal, Morocco | M4.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 26 km N of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 1998 | 21 km S of Khenifra, Morocco | M4.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 32 km SSE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco | M4.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2014 | 10 km ESE of Beni Mellal, Morocco | M4.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2000 | 37 km SSE of Beni Mellal, Morocco | M4.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 38 km E of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.0 | 143 km | 0 km |
| May 23, 2025 | 26 km W of Oulmes, Morocco | M3.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2006 | 20 km ENE of Khenifra, Morocco | M3.8 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Jun 27, 1993 | 12 km SSE of Azrou, Morocco | M3.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 38 km WSW of Khouribga, Morocco | M3.8 | 67 km | 17 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 19 km NNW of Tiflet, Morocco | M3.7 | 134 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Oued Zem has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").