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Nag Hammâdi, Egypt

Qena · Egypt

Nag Hammâdi is a mid-size city in Qena, Egypt with a population of 59,601. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

59,601 Population 12/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
0.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Nag Hammâdi

Nag Hammâdi

Nag Hammadi is a city and markaz in Upper Egypt. It is located on the west bank of the Nile in the Qena Governorate, about 80 kilometres (50 mi) north-west of Luxor. The city had a population of close to 61,737 as of 2023. It was made famous in 1945 for the "Nag Hammadi library," an important collection of ancient texts found nearby.

People

Population59,601
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain0.1 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Population59,601
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Coordinates26.0495°, 32.2414°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceQena
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation0.1 inches (2 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nag Hammâdi

Nag Hammâdi is a mid-size city in Egypt (Qena) with a population of 59,601. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Nag Hammâdi

Nag Hammâdi has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is Aug (33.9°C), the coldest is Jan (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.4°C / 56°F 2.5° / 28.9° 0.8
Feb 15°C / 59°F 3.4° / 31° 0.2
Mar 19.7°C / 67°F 6.5° / 37.4° 0.0
Apr 25.4°C / 78°F 10.2° / 41.4° 0.0
May 30.1°C / 86°F 15.5° / 44.7° 0.2
Jun 33.2°C / 92°F 20.6° / 45.8° 0.0
Jul 33.6°C / 92°F 22.7° / 45.6° 0.0
Aug 33.9°C / 93°F 23.2° / 45.3° 0.1
Sep 31.6°C / 89°F 19.5° / 44.8° 0.0
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 15.4° / 41.5° 0.1
Nov 21.1°C / 70°F 9.5° / 33.6° 0.0
Dec 16.1°C / 61°F 5.6° / 30.1° 0.0
Nag Hammâdi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 0.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above Egypt avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area5,053.0 sq mi (13,087.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates26.0495°N, 32.2414°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.1"
100% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.08"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 4, 2003.

Jun 4, 2003 45 km ENE of Al Bad?r?, Egypt M4.7 123 km
Dec 14, 1998 41 km WSW of Juhaynah, Egypt M4.5 127 km
Feb 23, 1990 96 km N of Qin?, Egypt M4.0 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
May 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
June 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
July 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
August 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.1 in Wettest

Nag Hammâdi has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 56°F in January to 88°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Nag Hammâdi

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dawod takla
مدرسة نجع عبد القادر الابتدائية
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Farmers Markets in Nag Hammâdi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
souk

Hotels in Nag Hammâdi

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hakim Madkour
Hotel Central

Restaurants in Nag Hammâdi

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kher Zaman
Marasi

Cafes in Nag Hammâdi

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

tea

Train Stations in Nag Hammâdi

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Dabba
Naga Hammadi

Gas Stations in Nag Hammâdi

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #13316555701
MegaTone

Banks in Nag Hammâdi

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alexbank

Airports Near Nag Hammâdi

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luxor International AirportLXRLarge Airport
Sohag International AirportHMBLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nag Hammâdi

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dayr al Ajaibi
Dayr al Malak
mosque
كاتدرائية رئيس الملائكة الجليل ميخائيل بالرحمانية قبلى إيبارشيه دشنا و توابعها
كنيسة الشهيد العظيم مارجرجس الروماني بالرحمانية قبلي

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
78 m (256 ft)

🇪🇬 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Nag Hammâdi

What is the population of Nag Hammâdi?

Nag Hammâdi has a population of 59,601 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 5,053.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nag Hammâdi?

Nag Hammâdi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.1 inches.

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