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Weather & Climate in Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zawyat ech Cheïkh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,356 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,356 ft (718 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6445°N, 5.9183°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 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 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 47 km SSE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco | M4.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2006 | 26 km SE of Khenifra, Morocco | M4.5 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 22 km SE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2013 | 56 km ESE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco | M4.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 53 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.5 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 41 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.5 | 74 km | 17 km |
| Mar 5, 2006 | 15 km ENE of Beni Mellal, Morocco | M4.4 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2018 | 26 km SE of Midelt, Morocco | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2013 | 19 km ESE of Azrou, Morocco | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 26 km N of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2014 | 17 km N of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 1998 | 21 km S of Khenifra, Morocco | M4.2 | 28 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 18 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.2 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 32 km SSE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco | M4.1 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2000 | 37 km SSE of Beni Mellal, Morocco | M4.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 38 km E of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.0 | 106 km | 0 km |
| May 12, 2014 | 10 km ESE of Beni Mellal, Morocco | M4.0 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2025 | 26 km W of Oulmes, Morocco | M3.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1993 | 12 km SSE of Azrou, Morocco | M3.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in |
Zawyat ech Cheïkh has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.2").