Sign In Register

Al Wāsiţah, Egypt

Faiyum · Egypt

Al Wāsiţah is a mid-size city in Faiyum, Egypt with a population of 57,870. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

57,870 Population 8/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
0.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

Discover Al Wāsiţah, Egypt

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Al Wāsiţah

Al Wāsiţah

Al-Wasita – miasto w Egipcie, w muhafazie Bani Suwajf. W 2006 roku liczyło 37 916 mieszkańców.

People

Population57,870
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain0.5 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population57,870
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates29.3378°, 31.2056°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceFaiyum
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation0.5 inches (12 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Wāsiţah

Al Wāsiţah is a mid-size city in Egypt (Faiyum) with a population of 57,870. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 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 0.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Al Wāsiţah

Al Wāsiţah has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jul (31°C), the coldest is Jan (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 111 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.2°C / 54°F 3° / 24.9° 17.0
Feb 13.1°C / 56°F 3.6° / 27.9° 18.8
Mar 16.2°C / 61°F 5.1° / 31.9° 32.5
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 8.2° / 38.3° 5.0
May 26.4°C / 79°F 12.8° / 42.4° 0.3
Jun 29.7°C / 85°F 17.9° / 42.7° 0.0
Jul 31°C / 88°F 20.1° / 42.2° 0.1
Aug 31°C / 88°F 21.2° / 42.2° 0.5
Sep 28.8°C / 84°F 18.6° / 41° 1.0
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 15.2° / 37.1° 10.5
Nov 19.5°C / 67°F 9.9° / 31° 5.8
Dec 14.8°C / 59°F 5.9° / 26.3° 19.7
Al Wāsiţah 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 0.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above Egypt avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area6,966.9 sq mi (18,044.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates29.3378°N, 31.2056°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.5"
99% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.12"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 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 49 km
Mar 10, 1993 Egypt M4.5 93 km
Oct 22, 1992 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt M4.5 56 km
Oct 11, 1999 69 km SE of Ban? Suwayf, Egypt M4.5 89 km
May 22, 1992 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt M4.5 122 km
Nov 5, 1992 12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.5 46 km
Aug 24, 2002 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt M4.4 98 km
Nov 10, 1992 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 41 km
Apr 16, 2005 39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.4 75 km
Jun 12, 2001 18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt M4.4 36 km
Dec 17, 2001 10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 59 km
Jan 21, 2017 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt M4.3 114 km
Feb 1, 2022 33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt M4.3 34 km
Jun 13, 1993 21 km WNW of ??miyah, Egypt M4.3 49 km
Jun 21, 2008 40 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.3 74 km
Feb 16, 2012 47 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.3 86 km
Oct 5, 1991 27 km ESE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.2 136 km
Jul 18, 2014 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M4.2 149 km
Nov 5, 1992 7 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 48 km
Oct 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 44 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 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
May 78°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 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in

Al Wāsiţah has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 55°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and May the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →

Hotels in Al Wāsiţah

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

منتجع الاسيوطي سبورت

Train Stations in Al Wāsiţah

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al-Wasitah
محطة قطار

Gas Stations in Al Wāsiţah

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Road co-op
Misr Petroleum

Airports Near Al Wāsiţah

8 airports within the area.

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

Explore Near Al Wāsiţah

Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
View all →

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
33 m (108 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Al Wāsiţah.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Al Wāsiţah

What is the population of Al Wāsiţah?

Al Wāsiţah has a population of 57,870 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 6,966.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Wāsiţah?

Al Wāsiţah 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 0.5 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Al Wāsiţah with another city: