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Akhmīm, Egypt

Sohag · Egypt

Akhmīm is a large city in Sohag, Egypt with a population of 151,430. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

151,430 Population 532/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
0.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Akhmīm

Akhmīm

Akhmim is a city in the Sohag Governorate of Upper Egypt. Referred to by the ancient Greeks as Khemmis or Chemmis and Panopolis, it is located on the east bank of the Nile, 6 kilometres (4 mi) to the northeast of Sohag.

People

Population151,430
Density532/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain0.0 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population151,430
Population Density532 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates26.5622°, 31.7457°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceSohag
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation0.0 inches (1 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Akhmīm

Akhmīm is a large city in Egypt (Sohag) with a population of 151,430. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Akhmīm

Akhmīm has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Aug (33.3°C), the coldest is Jan (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 2 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C / 55°F 2.2° / 28.4° 0.3
Feb 14.5°C / 58°F 3.2° / 30.8° 1.1
Mar 19.2°C / 66°F 6.2° / 36.8° 0.1
Apr 24.8°C / 77°F 9.7° / 41.4° 0.0
May 29.5°C / 85°F 14.9° / 44.3° 0.6
Jun 32.6°C / 91°F 20.5° / 45.6° 0.0
Jul 33.1°C / 92°F 22.5° / 44.8° 0.0
Aug 33.3°C / 92°F 23° / 44.4° 0.0
Sep 31°C / 88°F 20° / 44.1° 0.0
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 15.2° / 40.5° 0.2
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 9.7° / 33.4° 0.0
Dec 15.9°C / 61°F 5.3° / 30.1° 0.1
Akhmīm has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 336 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 0.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above Egypt avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area284.9 sq mi (737.9 km²)
Population Density532/sq mi
Coordinates26.5622°N, 31.7457°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.0"
100% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 4, 2003.

Jun 4, 2003 45 km ENE of Al Bad?r?, Egypt M4.7 61 km
Dec 14, 1998 41 km WSW of Juhaynah, Egypt M4.5 64 km
Feb 23, 1990 96 km N of Qin?, Egypt M4.0 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in Wettest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
April 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
May 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
June 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
July 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in

Akhmīm has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 57°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Akhmīm

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mabrouk Al Azhary Institute
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Farmers Markets in Akhmīm

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Commercial Market
Commercial Market
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souk
souk
souk
souk

Stadiums & Teams in Akhmīm

TeamLeagueDivision
Sohag Stadium

Airports Near Akhmīm

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Asyut International AirportATZLarge Airport
Sohag International AirportHMBLarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Akhmīm

26 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
D emil khela
Email khela
احمد الطيب
احمد رضوان
اسامة عبد الحميد
اسكندر عزمى
اكرم قدرى
الزهراء السيد شرف
ايمن طه موسى
د.اسحق كامل
د.اكرم شعبان
د.اميل خله
د.جمال مازن
د.شادية حراز
د.عاطف حراز
د.محمد صفوت
د.مهاب رياض
د.مينا مفيد
رمضان ابو الحسن
سهام صديق
شادى فاروق
عاطف حبيب
م ناصر
مايكل سامى
محمود عبدالحفيظ
نظام كامل

Churches & Religious Organizations in Akhmīm

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Wastani Monastery
Monastery of the Martyrs

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
85 m (279 ft)

Around Akhmīm

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 8
Restaurants 1
Cafes 20
Banks 5
Hotels 10
Parks 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 3

Things to See Near Akhmīm

7 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (7)
  • • Athribis (Upper Egypt)
  • • Awlad Azzaz Site
  • • Gate of Ptolemy IX
  • • Merritt Temple of Amun
  • • Temple of Ptolemy IX (Physkon)
  • + 2 more

🇪🇬 About Egypt

Capital Cairo
Population 98,423,595
Area 1,001,450 km²
GDP (USD) $395,926,075,163
GDP per capita $3,457
HDI 0.728
Life expectancy 71.6 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 42.7%
Currency EGP (Pound)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +20
TLD .eg
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Egypt

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) عيد الميلاد المجيد
Jan 25 Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day عيد الثورة 25 يناير
Apr 25 Sinai Liberation Day عيد تحرير سيناء
May 1 Labour Day عيد العمال
Jul 2 June 30 Revolution ثورة 30 يونيو
Jul 23 Revolution Day عيد ثورة 23 يوليو
Oct 6 Armed Forces Day عيد القوات المسلحة

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akhmīm

What is the population of Akhmīm?

Akhmīm has a population of 151,430 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 532 people per square mile, spread across 284.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akhmīm?

Akhmīm has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.0 inches.

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