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Kutum, Sudan
Northern Darfur · Sudan
Kutum is a mid-size city in Northern Darfur, Sudan with a population of 34,694. Elevation: 3,802 ft (1,159 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).
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About Kutum
Kutum is a town in the Sudanese state of North Darfur. It lies 120 kilometers (75 mi) northwest of the state capital, Al-Fashir. The town is located along a wadi and therefore also known as Wadi Kutum. It lies north along the Marrah Mountains; the Kutum volcanic field is better known as the Tagabo Hills. As of 2006, it had a population of 45,000, predominantly of the Fur, Tunjur and Berti ethnicities. Kutum lies on one of the traditional north–south migration routes used by Darfuri pastoralists.
People
Climate
| Population | 34,694 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,802 ft (1,159 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.2000°, 24.6667° |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
| Country | 🇸🇩 Sudan |
| State / Province | Northern Darfur |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.8 inches (250 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kutum
Kutum is a mid-size city in Sudan (Northern Darfur) with a population of 34,694. The city sits at an elevation of 3,802 feet (1,159 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Khartoum.
Climate in Kutum
Kutum has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jun (29.3°C), the coldest is Dec (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 512 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above Sudan avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,802 ft (1,159 m) |
| Area | 6,030.3 sq mi (15,618.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.2000°N, 24.6667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kutum Volcanic Field (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kutum Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,779 m (5,837 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Marra, Jebel | Volcanic field | 3,042 m (9,980 ft) | -2000 | 146 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in |
Kutum has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.0").
Airports Near Kutum
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Fasher Airport | ELF | Medium Airport |
| Kutum Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kutum
What is the population of Kutum?
Kutum has a population of 34,694 residents and is located in Sudan. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 6,030.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kutum?
Kutum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.8 inches.