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Weather & Climate in Zerkten, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zerkten enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 350 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,914 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,914 ft (1,193 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4447°N, 7.3922°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Sep 8, 2023 | Al Haouz, Morocco | M6.8 | 104 km | 19 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 50 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 65 km N of Taroudant, Morocco | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 52 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.6 | 104 km | 9 km |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 41 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.5 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 26 km N of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 62 km NE of Taroudant, Morocco | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 57 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.2 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Jan 15, 2004 | 56 km NNE of Taroudant, Morocco | M4.1 | 135 km | 20 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 38 km E of Ifrane, Morocco | M4.0 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Mar 29, 2000 | 37 km SSE of Beni Mellal, Morocco | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2014 | 10 km ESE of Beni Mellal, Morocco | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 59 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 60 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco | M4.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2004 | 46 km W of Ouarzazat, Morocco | M3.9 | 65 km | 0 km |
| Jan 8, 1993 | 52 km NW of Zagora, Morocco | M3.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 38 km WSW of Khouribga, Morocco | M3.8 | 141 km | 17 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 12 km NE of Setti Fatma, Morocco | M3.8 | 24 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1993 | 15 km NE of Setti Fatma, Morocco | M3.1 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2000 | 45 km NNW of Ouarzazat, Morocco | M2.8 | 33 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
Zerkten has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.1").