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Arīsh, Egypt

North Sinai · Egypt

Arīsh is a large city in North Sinai, Egypt with a population of 199,243. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

199,243 Population 3,771/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
5.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Arīsh

Arīsh

Arish or El-Arish is the capital and largest city of the North Sinai Governorate of Egypt, as well as the largest city on the Sinai Peninsula, lying on the Mediterranean coast 344 kilometres (214 mi) northeast of Cairo and 45 kilometres (28 mi) west of the Egypt–Gaza border. Its estimated population was 204,391 in 2023.

People

Population199,243
Density3,771/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain5.8 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population199,243
Population Density3,771 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates31.1316°, 33.7984°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceNorth Sinai
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation5.8 inches (148 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arīsh

Arīsh is a large city in Egypt (North Sinai) with a population of 199,243. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Arīsh

Arīsh has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 84 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.4°C / 56°F 7.5° / 19.4° 24.8
Feb 14.3°C / 58°F 8.3° / 20.3° 14.1
Mar 16.3°C / 61°F 10° / 22.6° 10.6
Apr 18.9°C / 66°F 12.2° / 25.6° 2.5
May 21.8°C / 71°F 15.4° / 28.2° 0.4
Jun 25°C / 77°F 18.9° / 31° 0.0
Jul 27°C / 81°F 21.2° / 32.7° 0.0
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 21.6° / 32.8° 0.0
Sep 25.8°C / 78°F 20.1° / 31.5° 0.0
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 17.2° / 28.5° 6.5
Nov 19°C / 66°F 12.6° / 25.5° 8.5
Dec 15.2°C / 59°F 8.9° / 21.6° 16.4
Arīsh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 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 5.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above Egypt avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area52.8 sq mi (136.9 km²)
Population Density3,771/sq mi
Coordinates31.1316°N, 33.7984°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.8"
85% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.34"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 27, 1999.

Aug 2, 1993 6 km ESE of Arad, Israel M4.1 141 km
Oct 7, 1992 34 km W of Ash Shawbak, Jordan M4.0 149 km
Sep 13, 1990 49 km WNW of Ashdod, Israel M3.9 103 km
Sep 28, 1994 51 km E of Ismailia, Egypt M3.8 114 km
Jun 24, 1994 88 km SW of Mitzpe Ramon, Israel M3.7 112 km
Jan 3, 1994 98 km WNW of Eilat, Israel M3.7 129 km
Sep 10, 1993 87 km WNW of Eilat, Israel M3.6 137 km
Jan 26, 1999 15 km ENE of Dimona, Israel M2.9 132 km
Jan 27, 1999 5 km NE of Dimona, Israel M2.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in Wettest

Arīsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Arīsh

Institution Type Founded Website
Arish University University
Sinai University University

Hotels in Arīsh

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

سينا

Airports Near Arīsh

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Arish International AirportAACLarge Airport
Bardawil International AirportRDLMedium Airport
El Jora AirportEGHMedium Airport
Gvulot AirstripSmall Airport
Kzeiot AirportSmall Airport
Talmei Yosef AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arīsh

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Shorrab Mosque
AL-Israa mosque
Rifai Mosque
University Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)

Around Arīsh

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 2
Supermarkets 10
Hotels 1
Parks 8
Places of Worship 1

🇪🇬 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 Arīsh

What is the population of Arīsh?

Arīsh has a population of 199,243 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 3,771 people per square mile, spread across 52.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arīsh?

Arīsh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.8 inches.

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