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Merowe, Sudan
Northern State · Sudan
Merowe is a small city in Northern State, Sudan with a population of 10,234. Elevation: 837 ft (255 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).
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About Merowe
Merowe is a town in Northern State, Sudan, near Karima Town, about 330 kilometres (210 mi) north of Khartoum. It borders the Nile and is the site of the Merowe Dam project, the largest contemporary hydropower project in Africa.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,234 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.4704°, 31.8113° |
| 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 | 0.9 inches (22 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Merowe
Merowe is a small city in Sudan (Northern State) with a population of 10,234. 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 0.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Khartoum.
Climate in Merowe
Merowe 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 | 84.0°F |
| 56% above Sudan avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 302.1 sq mi (782.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4704°N, 31.8113°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bayuda Volcanic Field (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bayuda Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 670 m (2,198 ft) | 850 | 100 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) | 0.5 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 |
Merowe has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 67°F in January to 95°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 0.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.5") and January the driest (0.0").
Museums in Merowe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo |
Hotels in Merowe
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Merowe
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Merowe
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Merowe
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Merowe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Merowe
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Merowe Airport | MWE | Medium Airport |
| Merowe Town Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Merowe
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| site A |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merowe
What is the population of Merowe?
Merowe has a population of 10,234 residents and is located in Sudan. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 302.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Merowe?
Merowe 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 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.9 inches.