Maghāghah, Egypt

Minya · Egypt

Maghāghah is a mid-size city in Minya, Egypt with a population of 75,657. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

75,657 Population
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
0.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Maghāghah

Maghāghah

Maghagha is a city in Egypt, located on the west bank of the Nile. It is the northernmost city in the Minya Governorate.

People

Population75,657

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain0.2 in/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population75,657
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates28.6478°, 30.8410°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceMinya
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation0.2 inches (5 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maghāghah

Maghāghah is a mid-size city in Egypt (Minya) with a population of 75,657. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Maghāghah

Maghāghah has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (31.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 33 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C / 54°F 2.6° / 25.6° 2.8
Feb 13.2°C / 56°F 3.6° / 28.1° 6.3
Mar 16.9°C / 62°F 5° / 33.8° 11.4
Apr 22.1°C / 72°F 8.4° / 39.4° 0.2
May 27.2°C / 81°F 13.4° / 43.2° 0.0
Jun 30.4°C / 87°F 18.9° / 43.9° 0.0
Jul 31.5°C / 89°F 20.8° / 43.1° 0.0
Aug 31.5°C / 89°F 21.4° / 43.1° 0.0
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 18.9° / 42.2° 0.0
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 15° / 37.9° 2.6
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 9.3° / 31.2° 2.0
Dec 14.7°C / 58°F 5.5° / 25.8° 7.8
Maghāghah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 0.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above Egypt avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates28.6478°N, 30.8410°E
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.2"
99% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 1, 2022.

Oct 12, 1992 10 km ESE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M5.8 129 km
Oct 22, 1992 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt M4.5 140 km
Nov 5, 1992 12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.5 119 km
Oct 11, 1999 69 km SE of Ban? Suwayf, Egypt M4.5 71 km
Dec 17, 2001 10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 131 km
Jun 12, 2001 18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt M4.4 110 km
Nov 10, 1992 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 117 km
Apr 16, 2005 39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.4 150 km
Feb 16, 2012 47 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.3 138 km
Jun 21, 2008 40 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.3 128 km
Jun 13, 1993 21 km WNW of ??miyah, Egypt M4.3 103 km
Feb 1, 2022 33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt M4.3 106 km
Nov 5, 1992 7 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 126 km
Oct 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 122 km
Jul 31, 2005 14 km WNW of Al ‘Ayy??, Egypt M4.1 117 km
Nov 4, 1992 27 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt M3.8 137 km
Jul 7, 1990 69 km ESE of Al W?si?ah, Egypt M3.8 107 km
Oct 14, 1992 13 km NNW of Al ‘Ayy??, Egypt M3.7 125 km
Oct 13, 1992 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M3.7 117 km
Apr 1, 1993 9 km NNE of Mallaw?, Egypt M3.7 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
June 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in

Maghāghah has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and April the driest (0.0").

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Cafes in Maghāghah

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FRIENDS

Train Stations in Maghāghah

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aba al Waqf
Ishnin Halt
Maghagheh

Airports Near Maghāghah

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bani Sweif Air Base-Medium Airport
El Minya AirportEMYSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
40 m (131 ft)

Around Maghāghah

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parks 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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What is the population of Maghāghah?

Maghāghah has a population of 75,657 residents and is located in Egypt..

What is the weather like in Maghāghah?

Maghāghah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 0.2 inches.

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