Al Waqf, Egypt

Qena · Egypt

Al Waqf is a small city in Qena, Egypt with a population of 27,525. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

27,525 Population
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
0.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Al Waqf

El Waqf is a town and markaz in the Qena Governorate, Egypt. The former name of the city is al-Sanabisa.

People

Population27,525

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain0.0 in/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population27,525
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates26.0866°, 32.4227°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceQena
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation0.0 inches (1 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Waqf

Al Waqf is a small city in Egypt (Qena) with a population of 27,525. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Al Waqf

Al Waqf has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is Aug (33.9°C), the coldest is Jan (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.4°C / 56°F 2.5° / 28.9° 0.8
Feb 15°C / 59°F 3.4° / 31° 0.2
Mar 19.7°C / 67°F 6.5° / 37.4° 0.0
Apr 25.4°C / 78°F 10.2° / 41.4° 0.0
May 30.1°C / 86°F 15.5° / 44.7° 0.2
Jun 33.2°C / 92°F 20.6° / 45.8° 0.0
Jul 33.6°C / 92°F 22.7° / 45.6° 0.0
Aug 33.9°C / 93°F 23.2° / 45.3° 0.1
Sep 31.6°C / 89°F 19.5° / 44.8° 0.0
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 15.4° / 41.5° 0.1
Nov 21.1°C / 70°F 9.5° / 33.6° 0.0
Dec 16.1°C / 61°F 5.6° / 30.1° 0.0
Al Waqf has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 0.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above Egypt avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates26.0866°N, 32.4227°E
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.0"
100% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.04"
Driest Month (Dec) 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 M4.7 126 km
Dec 14, 1998 41 km WSW of Juhaynah, Egypt M4.5 142 km
Feb 23, 1990 96 km N of Qin?, Egypt M4.0 110 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 (16°C) 0.0 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
April 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
May 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
June 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
July 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
August 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Wettest

Al Waqf has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 57°F in January to 88°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 0.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Al Waqf

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة البلابيش - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Al Waqf

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
souk

Train Stations in Al Waqf

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Faw Station

Airports Near Al Waqf

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luxor International AirportLXRLarge Airport
Sohag International AirportHMBLarge Airport
Abu Shahat Valley Air Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Waqf

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد الصالحين

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
57 m (187 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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Al Waqf has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 0.0 inches.

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