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Al Fayyum, Egypt

Faiyum · Egypt

Al Fayyum is a major city in Faiyum, Egypt with a population of 519,047. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

519,047 Population 1,869/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
0.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Al Fayyum

Al Fayyum

Faiyum is a city in Mid Northern Egypt. Located 100 kilometres southwest of Cairo, in the Faiyum Oasis, it is the capital of the modern Faiyum Governorate. It is one of Egypt's oldest cities due to its strategic location.

People

Population519,047
Density1,869/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain0.4 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population519,047
Population Density1,869 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates29.3100°, 30.8418°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceFaiyum
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation0.4 inches (11 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Fayyum

Al Fayyum is a major city in Egypt (Faiyum) with a population of 519,047. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Al Fayyum

Al Fayyum has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.9°C), the coldest is Jan (12.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 91 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.3°C / 54°F 3.5° / 24.4° 18.6
Feb 13.2°C / 56°F 4.3° / 27.1° 15.7
Mar 16.3°C / 61°F 5.6° / 31.6° 21.8
Apr 21.1°C / 70°F 8.6° / 38.2° 3.3
May 26.1°C / 79°F 12.7° / 42.5° 0.1
Jun 29.5°C / 85°F 18.1° / 43° 0.2
Jul 30.9°C / 88°F 20.1° / 42.2° 0.4
Aug 30.9°C / 88°F 21.1° / 42.4° 1.1
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 18.9° / 41.1° 0.6
Oct 24.7°C / 76°F 15.2° / 37.1° 8.1
Nov 19.5°C / 67°F 10.1° / 30.8° 8.2
Dec 15°C / 59°F 6.5° / 25.4° 13.1
Al Fayyum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°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 0.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above Egypt avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area277.7 sq mi (719.3 km²)
Population Density1,869/sq mi
Coordinates29.3100°N, 30.8418°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.4"
99% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.08"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 1, 2022.

Oct 12, 1992 10 km ESE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M5.8 60 km
Mar 10, 1993 Egypt M4.5 116 km
Oct 22, 1992 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt M4.5 83 km
Oct 11, 1999 69 km SE of Ban? Suwayf, Egypt M4.5 106 km
May 22, 1992 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt M4.5 149 km
Nov 5, 1992 12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.5 47 km
Aug 24, 2002 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt M4.4 113 km
Nov 10, 1992 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 47 km
Apr 16, 2005 39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.4 109 km
Jun 12, 2001 18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt M4.4 40 km
Dec 17, 2001 10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 58 km
Jan 21, 2017 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt M4.3 138 km
Feb 1, 2022 33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt M4.3 69 km
Jun 13, 1993 21 km WNW of ??miyah, Egypt M4.3 30 km
Jun 21, 2008 40 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.3 56 km
Feb 16, 2012 47 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.3 68 km
Nov 5, 1992 7 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 55 km
Oct 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 52 km
Jul 31, 2005 14 km WNW of Al ‘Ayy??, Egypt M4.1 48 km
Oct 14, 1992 3 km NE of Cairo, Egypt M4.1 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in

Al Fayyum has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and May the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Al Fayyum

Institution Type Founded Website
Fayoum University University

Schools in Al Fayyum

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Salah Salem Secondary School for Boys
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Museums in Al Fayyum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Karanis
Kom oshim museum

Hotels in Al Fayyum

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grace
Palace Hotel

Cafes in Al Fayyum

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مطعم و كافيه الوادي

Castles in Al Fayyum

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

thedoros

Train Stations in Al Fayyum

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al-Fayoum
Fayoum HSR Station
Sella

Bus Stations in Al Fayyum

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Terminal
Faiyum MiniBus Station

Gas Stations in Al Fayyum

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #1266500047
EG #1266500061
EG #1266500068
EG #1272937089
Misr Petroleum
Wataneya Gas station
Wataneya Gas station
بنزينة العشيري
محطة وقود غازتك
محطة وقود غازتك
محطة وقود مصر للبترول

Stadiums & Teams in Al Fayyum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Al Fayyum

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bani Sweif Air BaseMedium Airport
Helwan Air BaseSmall Airport
Kawm Ushim AirportSmall Airport
October AirportSmall Airport
Sahra' Muhafadhat al-Jeezah AirfieldSmall Airport
Sheikh Zayed City Military AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Al Fayyum

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Comprehensive clinic BeniSuef

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Fayyum

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Salam Mosque
الرسالة
مسجد الشبان المسلمين
مسجد الوقف الكبير

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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
29 m (95 ft)

Around Al Fayyum

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 25
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 1
Cafes 1
Hotels 2
Libraries 1
Parks 25
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

🇪🇬 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 Fayyum

What is the population of Al Fayyum?

Al Fayyum has a population of 519,047 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 1,869 people per square mile, spread across 277.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Fayyum?

Al Fayyum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.4 inches.

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