Qaşr al Farāfirah, Egypt
New Valley · Egypt
Qaşr al Farāfirah is a small town in New Valley, Egypt with a population of 3,470. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 3,470 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.0568°, 27.9698° |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
| Country | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| State / Province | New Valley |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.1 inches (2 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Qaşr al Farāfirah
Qaşr al Farāfirah is a small town in Egypt (New Valley) with a population of 3,470. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above Egypt avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 280.3 sq mi (725.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.0568°N, 27.9698°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
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").
Museums in Qaşr al Farāfirah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badr Museum |
Hotels in Qaşr al Farāfirah
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Qaşr al Farāfirah
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Qaşr al Farāfirah
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Qaşr al Farāfirah
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Meteorites Near Qaşr al Farāfirah
11 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Qaşr al Farāfirah.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Sea 040 | 2010 | |
| Great Sand Sea 035 | 2007 | |
| Great Sand Sea 036 | 2007 | |
| Great Sand Sea 037 | 2007 | |
| Great Sand Sea 038 | 2007 | |
| Great Sand Sea 039 | 2007 | |
| Great Sand Sea 030 | 2006 | |
| El-Quss Abu Said | 1999 | |
| Great Sand Sea 007 | 1996 | |
| Great Sand Sea 009 | 1996 | |
| Great Sand Sea 006 | 1995 |
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What is the population of Qaşr al Farāfirah?
Qaşr al Farāfirah has a population of 3,470 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 12 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. Annual rainfall totals 0.1 inches.
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