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Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt

Full City Profile

5,000 Population 18/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 0.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above US 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 US 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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