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Kuraymah, Sudan
Northern State · Sudan
Kuraymah is a small city in Northern State, Sudan with a population of 19,593. Elevation: 837 ft (255 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).
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About Kuraymah
Karima is a town in Northern State in Sudan some 400 km from Khartoum on a loop of the Nile. Karima houses the Jebel Barkal Museum. The hill of Jebel Barkal is near Karima. Beside it are the ruins of Napata, a city-state of ancient Nubia on the west bank of the Nile River, including the temples of Amun and Mut. The Shaigiya tribe lived around Karima and Korti, but suffered for their support of the British against the Mahdi. The land around Karima is a center for cultivation of Barakawi dates. Karima is a terminus of a branch narrow gauge railway of the Sudan Railways system. Halfway between Karima and El-Kurru there is an area with a large number of petrified trees.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,593 |
| Population Density | 65 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.5500°, 31.8500° |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
| Country | 🇸🇩 Sudan |
| State / Province | Northern State |
| Average Temperature | 84°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (35°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.8 inches (19 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kuraymah
Kuraymah is a small city in Sudan (Northern State) with a population of 19,593. The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet (255 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 94°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Khartoum.
Climate in Kuraymah
Kuraymah has an average annual temperature of 30°C (86°F). The hottest month is Jun (35.7°C), the coldest is Jan (20.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 23 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 84.1°F |
| 56% above Sudan avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 302.1 sq mi (782.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5500°N, 31.8500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bayuda Volcanic Field (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bayuda Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 670 m (2,198 ft) | 850 | 98 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 95°F (35°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Kuraymah has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 67°F in January to 95°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 0.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Kuraymah
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Kuraymah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo |
Hotels in Kuraymah
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kuraymah
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kuraymah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kuraymah
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Merowe Airport | MWE | Medium Airport |
| Merowe Town Airport | — | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kuraymah
6 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| El Kurru | ||
| Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region | Cultural | 2003 |
| Nuri Pyramids | ||
| Sanam | ||
| Zuma | ||
| جبل البركل |
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What is the population of Kuraymah?
Kuraymah has a population of 19,593 residents and is located in Sudan. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 302.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kuraymah?
Kuraymah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 94°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.8 inches.