6th of October City, Egypt

Full City Profile

368,650 Population 1,981/sq mi density

413 ft Elevation 126 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

6th of October City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	70.3°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	413 ft (126 m)
Area	186.1 sq mi (482.0 km²)
Population Density	1,981/sq mi
Coordinates	29.8167°N, 31.0500°W
Timezone	Africa/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.8"

98% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 23, 2023.

Oct 12, 1992	10 km ESE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt	M5.8	10 km
Nov 26, 1996	20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt	M4.6	130 km
Mar 10, 1993	Egypt	M4.5	65 km
Oct 22, 1992	24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt	M4.5	47 km
Oct 11, 1999	69 km SE of Ban? Suwayf, Egypt	M4.5	144 km
Nov 5, 1992	12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt	M4.5	13 km
May 22, 1992	48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt	M4.5	103 km
Aug 24, 2002	4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt	M4.4	55 km
Nov 10, 1992	14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt	M4.4	15 km
Apr 16, 2005	39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt	M4.4	85 km
Jun 12, 2001	18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt	M4.4	21 km
Dec 17, 2001	10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt	M4.4	10 km
Jan 21, 2017	35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt	M4.3	87 km
Feb 1, 2022	33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt	M4.3	70 km
Jun 13, 1993	21 km WNW of ??miyah, Egypt	M4.3	38 km
Jun 21, 2008	40 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt	M4.3	40 km
Feb 16, 2012	47 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt	M4.3	48 km
Jul 18, 2014	24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt	M4.2	137 km
Nov 5, 1992	7 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt	M4.1	7 km
Jul 22, 2014	15 km SW of Suez, Egypt	M4.1	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	55°F (13°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
February	57°F (14°C)	0.2 in
March	62°F (17°C)	0.1 in
April	70°F (21°C)	0.0 in
May	77°F (25°C)	0.0 in
June	81°F (27°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	83°F (28°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	0.0 in
September	80°F (27°C)	0.0 in
October	74°F (23°C)	0.0 in
November	65°F (18°C)	0.1 in
December	57°F (14°C)	0.2 in	Wettest

6th of October City has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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