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Qaşr al Farāfirah, Egypt

New Valley · Egypt

Qaşr al Farāfirah is a small town in New Valley, Egypt with a population of 5,000. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,000 Population 18/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
0.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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People

Population5,000
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain0.1 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Population5,000
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates27.0568°, 27.9698°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceNew Valley
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation0.1 inches (2 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Qaşr al Farāfirah

Qaşr al Farāfirah is a small town in Egypt (New Valley) with a population of 5,000. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Qaşr al Farāfirah

Qaşr al Farāfirah has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Qaşr al Farāfirah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 87°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 249 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above Egypt avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area280.3 sq mi (725.9 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates27.0568°N, 27.9698°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.1"
100% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in

Qaşr al Farāfirah has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 55°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and February the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Qaşr al Farāfirah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Badr Museum

Hotels in Qaşr al Farāfirah

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Badawiya Farafra
Rahala Safari Hotel

Bus Stations in Qaşr al Farāfirah

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Egbus

Gas Stations in Qaşr al Farāfirah

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #8455541918
EG #8455562017
EG #8455670617

Banks in Qaşr al Farāfirah

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Misr. ATM money exchange

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Meteorites
11
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
76 m (249 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 Qaşr al Farāfirah

What is the population of Qaşr al Farāfirah?

Qaşr al Farāfirah has a population of 5,000 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 280.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qaşr al Farāfirah?

Qaşr al Farāfirah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°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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