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El Obeid, Sudan
North Kordofan · Sudan
El Obeid is a large city in North Kordofan, Sudan with a population of 393,311. Elevation: 1,880 ft (573 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About El Obeid
El-Obeid, also romanized as Al-Ubayyid, is the capital of the state of North Kordofan, in Sudan.
People
Climate
| Population | 393,311 |
| Population Density | 1,268 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,880 ft (573 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.1842°, 30.2167° |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
| Country | 🇸🇩 Sudan |
| State / Province | North Kordofan |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8 inches (299 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Obeid
El Obeid is a large city in Sudan (North Kordofan) with a population of 393,311. The city sits at an elevation of 1,880 feet (573 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Khartoum.
Climate in El Obeid
El Obeid has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (32.6°C), the coldest is Jan (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 389 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above Sudan avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,880 ft (573 m) |
| Area | 310.1 sq mi (803.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.1842°N, 30.2167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 85°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in |
El Obeid has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 70°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in El Obeid
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kordofan | College | — | Visit → |
| University of Kordofan - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | College | — | — |
| كلية الهندسة والدرسات التقنية جامعة كردفان مجمع خورطقت | College | — | — |
Hotels in El Obeid
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in El Obeid
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in El Obeid
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in El Obeid
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Obeid
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Obeid
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Obeid
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near El Obeid
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El-Obeid Airport | EBD | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Obeid
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Islamic cultural center | |
| Roman Catholic Cathedral | |
| Roman Catholic Cathedral |
Quick Facts
Around El Obeid
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near El Obeid
7 places within 15 km
- • Jabal Abū ‘Urūq
- • Jabal Beinu
- • Jabal Dago
- • Jabal Hagisa
- • Jabal Kurbāj al Abyaḑ
- + 2 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About El Obeid
What is the population of El Obeid?
El Obeid has a population of 393,311 residents and is located in Sudan. The population density is 1,268 people per square mile, spread across 310.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Obeid?
El Obeid has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.8 inches.