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Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah, Egypt

Suez · Egypt

Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah is a mid-size city in Suez, Egypt with a population of 45,552. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

45,552 Population 13/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
0.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah

Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah

Al-'Ain al-Sokhna is a town in the Suez Governorate, lying on the western shore of the Red Sea's Gulf of Suez. It is situated 55 kilometres (34 mi) south of Suez and approximately 120 kilometres (75 mi) east of Cairo.

People

Population45,552
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain0.7 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population45,552
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates29.5890°, 32.3360°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceSuez
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation0.7 inches (17 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah

Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah is a mid-size city in Egypt (Suez) with a population of 45,552. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah

Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 74 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.7°C / 57°F 6.8° / 23.3° 12.8
Feb 14°C / 57°F 7.1° / 25.1° 10.9
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 8° / 29.3° 21.5
Apr 20.3°C / 69°F 10.5° / 34.3° 4.0
May 24.3°C / 76°F 14° / 37.6° 0.3
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 18° / 37.7° 0.1
Jul 29.1°C / 84°F 20.9° / 38.5° 0.0
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 22.2° / 38.6° 2.3
Sep 27.5°C / 81°F 20° / 37.4° 2.6
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 17° / 33.8° 6.6
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 12.8° / 29° 3.1
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 9.5° / 25.5° 10.4
Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 335 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 0.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Egypt avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area3,399.2 sq mi (8,803.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates29.5890°N, 32.3360°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.7"
98% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.16"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 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 M5.8 117 km
Nov 26, 1996 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt M4.6 95 km
Nov 5, 1992 12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.5 129 km
Oct 22, 1992 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt M4.5 80 km
Mar 10, 1993 Egypt M4.5 85 km
May 22, 1992 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt M4.5 70 km
Oct 11, 1999 69 km SE of Ban? Suwayf, Egypt M4.5 133 km
Nov 3, 2000 66 km NNW of Ras Gharib, Egypt M4.4 88 km
Nov 10, 1992 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 124 km
Apr 16, 2005 39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.4 42 km
Jun 12, 2001 18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt M4.4 125 km
Aug 24, 2002 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt M4.4 112 km
Dec 17, 2001 10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 137 km
Jan 21, 2017 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt M4.3 84 km
Feb 1, 2022 33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt M4.3 80 km
Jul 18, 2014 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M4.2 65 km
Oct 5, 1991 27 km ESE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.2 25 km
Oct 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 121 km
Nov 5, 1992 7 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 123 km
Oct 14, 1992 3 km NE of Cairo, Egypt M4.1 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1879 GULF OF SUEZ Earthquake 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.1 in

Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 56°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.2") and May the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah

Institution Type Founded Website
Galala University College

Radio Stations near Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Arab Mix FM classic hits, hits MP3

Hotels in Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hot Spring
Jura El Galala
Jura el Galala
Mövenpick Resort El Sokhna
Portrait

Gas Stations in Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #5395551021

Airports Near Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capital International AirportCCEMedium Airport
Abu Rish Valley AirportSmall Airport
El Sharqi AirportSmall Airport
Fayed Air BaseSmall Airport
Kibrit AirportSmall Airport
Ras Sedr AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
8 m (26 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 ‘Ayn as Sukhnah

What is the population of Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah?

Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah has a population of 45,552 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 3,399.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah?

Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.7 inches.

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