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Rufā‘a, Sudan

Al Jazirah · Sudan

Rufā‘a is a small city in Al Jazirah, Sudan with a population of 28,374. Elevation: 1,309 ft (399 m). Average temperature: 83°F (29°C).

Data updated June 2026

28,374 Population 92/sq mi density
1,309 ft Elevation 399 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 29°C
10.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Khartoum Timezone

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About Rufā‘a

Rufā‘a

Rufaa is a city in the Al Jazirah state in east-central Sudan.

People

Population28,374
Density92/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (29°C)
Rain10.0 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,309 ft (399 m)
Population28,374
Population Density92 / sq mi
Elevation1,309 ft (399 m)
Coordinates14.7597°, 33.3675°
TimezoneAfrica/Khartoum
Country🇸🇩 Sudan
State / ProvinceAl Jazirah
Average Temperature83°F (29°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation10.0 inches (253 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rufā‘a

Rufā‘a is a small city in Sudan (Al Jazirah) with a population of 28,374. The city sits at an elevation of 1,309 feet (399 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Khartoum.

Climate in Rufā‘a

Rufā‘a has an average annual temperature of 28.8°C (84°F). The hottest month is May (34.6°C), the coldest is Jan (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 426 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 12.4° / 37.1° 0.0
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 12.1° / 37.9° 0.0
Mar 28.7°C / 84°F 15.6° / 42.5° 0.1
Apr 32.3°C / 90°F 19.5° / 43.7° 0.0
May 34.6°C / 94°F 22.5° / 44.7° 9.8
Jun 34°C / 93°F 25.8° / 43.5° 16.2
Jul 30.4°C / 87°F 23.8° / 40.4° 113.6
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 22.6° / 34.8° 182.6
Sep 28.1°C / 82°F 21.7° / 36.8° 76.4
Oct 29.8°C / 86°F 20.3° / 38.8° 26.6
Nov 28°C / 82°F 16.8° / 38.2° 1.0
Dec 24.7°C / 76°F 12.9° / 36.4° 0.3
Rufā‘a has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 10.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,309 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.3°F
54% above Sudan avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,309 ft (399 m)
Area308.0 sq mi (797.6 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates14.7597°N, 33.3675°W
TimezoneAfrica/Khartoum

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.0"
74% below Sudan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (May) 0.24"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
May 91°F (33°C) 0.2 in Warmest
June 90°F (32°C) 0.8 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.1 in
August 84°F (29°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 85°F (30°C) 1.6 in
October 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Rufā‘a has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 74°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Rufā‘a

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
A.A.Taha.secondary school - - - -
مدرسة ام حريزات الابتدائية - - - -
Lutfi School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Rufā‘a

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abu Ushar Market
Rufaah Karket

Bus Stations in Rufā‘a

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Khartoum Bus Station
SD #1877477920

Gas Stations in Rufā‘a

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SD #1877477905
SD #2896986608
SD #736751270

Airports Near Rufā‘a

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Jazirah Agricultural Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rufā‘a

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid
Masjid
Masjid
Masjid
Masjid
Masjid
مسجد اربجي العتيق

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Khartoum

🇸🇩 About Sudan

Capital Khartoum
Population 41,801,533
Area 1,861,484 km²
GDP (USD) $39,898,289,821
GDP per capita $797
HDI 0.511
Life expectancy 66.3 years
Internet users 26.4%
Urban population 34.8%
Currency SDG (Pound)
Languages Arabic, English
Calling code +249
TLD .sd
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rufā‘a

What is the population of Rufā‘a?

Rufā‘a has a population of 28,374 residents and is located in Sudan. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 308.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rufā‘a?

Rufā‘a has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.0 inches.

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