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Al ‘Alamayn, Egypt

Matruh · Egypt

Al ‘Alamayn is a small city in Matruh, Egypt with a population of 7,400. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

7,400 Population 27/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
3.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Al ‘Alamayn

Al ‘Alamayn

El Alamein is an Egyptian city in the northern Matrouh Governorate. Located on the Mediterranean Sea, it lies 106 kilometres (66 mi) west of Alexandria and 300 kilometres (186 mi) northwest of Cairo. The town is located on the site of the ancient city Antiphrai. The city is divided into three main areas: El Alamein, Sidi Abdel Rahman, and Tel El Eis village.

People

Population7,400
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain3.9 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population7,400
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates30.8301°, 28.9550°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceMatruh
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation3.9 inches (98 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al ‘Alamayn

Al ‘Alamayn is a small city in Egypt (Matruh) with a population of 7,400. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Al ‘Alamayn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 329 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 3.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above Egypt avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area273.5 sq mi (708.3 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates30.8301°N, 28.9550°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.9"
90% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.06"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 3, 2015.

May 28, 1998 41 km E of Mersa Matruh, Egypt M5.5 138 km
Sep 3, 2015 47 km WSW of Al ‘Alamayn, Egypt M4.5 47 km
Nov 27, 1993 71 km N of Al ‘Alamayn, Egypt M4.3 72 km
May 25, 1994 31 km NW of Rosetta, Egypt M4.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in

Al ‘Alamayn has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 54°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Al ‘Alamayn

Institution Type Founded Website
AAST Alamein University

Museums in Al ‘Alamayn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
El-Alamein World War II Military Museum

Hotels in Al ‘Alamayn

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Ahlam
Farah 1
Gewan White Beach Resort New Alamein
Lazorde Bay
Marina El Alamein

Restaurants in Al ‘Alamayn

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizza Hut
The Platform
أسماك ناصر
قصر الكبابجي للمشويات

Cafes in Al ‘Alamayn

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bokharest Black
Tanoura Cafe
أبو عبده كافية

Monuments in Al ‘Alamayn

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Base Quota 33
Sacrario Italiano di Tell-El-Eisa

Train Stations in Al ‘Alamayn

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Alamayn
Aljbact
Sidi Abdelrahman

Gas Stations in Al ‘Alamayn

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Co-op
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EG #262259871
EG #6070501650
EG #6070750204
EG #6070750205
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EG #6073130285
EG #6074566865
EG #8852278217
بنزينة وطنية

Banks in Al ‘Alamayn

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Of Egypt

Airports Near Al ‘Alamayn

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alexandria International AirportHBELarge Airport
El Alamein International AirportDBBLarge Airport

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)

🇪🇬 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 Al ‘Alamayn

What is the population of Al ‘Alamayn?

Al ‘Alamayn has a population of 7,400 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 273.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al ‘Alamayn?

Al ‘Alamayn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.9 inches.

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