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Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt

South Sinai · Egypt

Nuwaybi‘a is a small town in South Sinai, Egypt with a population of 5,000. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

5,000 Population 18/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
0.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Nuwaybi‘a

Nevi'ot byla izraelská osada nacházející se na Sinajském poloostrově, na jeho východním pobřeží při Akabském zálivu, v prostoru nynějšího města Nuweiba.

People

Population5,000
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain0.6 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population5,000
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates29.0468°, 34.6634°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceSouth Sinai
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation0.6 inches (16 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nuwaybi‘a

Nuwaybi‘a is a small town in Egypt (South Sinai) with a population of 5,000. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Nuwaybi‘a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 335 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 0.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above Egypt avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area278.5 sq mi (721.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates29.0468°N, 34.6634°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.6"
98% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.12"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

250 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 15, 2021.

Nov 22, 1995 27 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M7.2 28 km
Aug 3, 1993 27 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt M6.1 37 km
Aug 3, 1993 29 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.7 30 km
Nov 23, 1995 23 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan M5.7 33 km
Jun 27, 2015 0 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.5 1 km
Nov 22, 1995 20 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt M5.4 59 km
Feb 21, 1996 Egypt M5.3 20 km
Aug 3, 1993 17 km E of Dahab, Egypt M5.3 60 km
Dec 26, 1995 39 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan M5.1 57 km
Aug 3, 1993 30 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt M5.1 51 km
Nov 22, 1995 50 km E of Dahab, Egypt M5.1 66 km
Aug 3, 1993 19 km NE of Dahab, Egypt M5.1 49 km
May 16, 2016 22 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt M5.0 44 km
Dec 11, 1995 18 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.0 19 km
Aug 3, 1993 29 km ESE of Dahab, Egypt M5.0 72 km
Feb 26, 1996 38 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.0 38 km
Nov 3, 1993 24 km NE of Dahab, Egypt M4.9 44 km
Nov 22, 1995 35 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.9 36 km
Nov 24, 1995 12 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.9 13 km
Nov 8, 1993 29 km NE of Dahab, Egypt M4.9 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 GULF OF ELAT-AQABA Earthquake 4.0 m 11 28 km
1068 GULF OF AQABA Earthquake 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in Wettest
March 62°F (16°C) 0.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in

Nuwaybi‘a has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.1") and May the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Nuwaybi‘a

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ananda
Basata
Ciao Hotel
Crazy Horse
DESSOLE Holiday Taba Resort
Freedom
Helnan Nuweiba Bay Resort
Maagana Camp
Rock Sea Camp
SONESTA Beach Resort Taba
Swisscare Nuweiba Resort Hotel

Restaurants in Nuwaybi‘a

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Shesh kabab
Fish restaurant
Kurian restaurant
Sinai korean and chineese restaurant

Bus Stations in Nuwaybi‘a

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

400 Egyptian pounds to Dahab.
East Delta Bus (to Dahab)
محطة الحافلات

Gas Stations in Nuwaybi‘a

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #1223549490
EG #3461390543
EG #6127738756

Banks in Nuwaybi‘a

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ATM
ATM
Banque du Cairo
Banque Misr
National Bank of Egypt

Airports Near Nuwaybi‘a

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Hussein International AirportAQJLarge Airport
Ramon International AirportETMLarge Airport
Saint Catherine International AirportSKVMedium Airport
Taba International AirportTCPMedium Airport

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UFO Sightings
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo

🇪🇬 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 Nuwaybi‘a

What is the population of Nuwaybi‘a?

Nuwaybi‘a has a population of 5,000 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 278.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nuwaybi‘a?

Nuwaybi‘a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.6 inches.

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