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Safaga, Egypt

Red Sea · Egypt

Safaga is a mid-size city in Red Sea, Egypt with a population of 53,639. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

53,639 Population 189/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
0.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Safaga

Safaga

Safaga, also known as Port Safaga, is a port city in Egypt, on the coast of the Red Sea, located 53 km (33 mi) south of Hurghada. The city is also a tourist area that consists of several bungalows and rest houses. Having numerous phosphate mines, it is regarded as the phosphates export center. A paved road of 164 km (102 mi) connects Safaga to Qena of Upper Egypt.

People

Population53,639
Density189/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain0.2 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population53,639
Population Density189 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates26.7491°, 33.9389°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceRed Sea
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation0.2 inches (4 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Safaga

Safaga is a mid-size city in Egypt (Red Sea) with a population of 53,639. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Safaga

Safaga has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Aug (33.8°C), the coldest is Jan (14.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 3 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.5°C / 58°F 4.4° / 28.2° 1.7
Feb 15.5°C / 60°F 4.8° / 29.6° 0.3
Mar 19.5°C / 67°F 7.5° / 35.5° 0.1
Apr 24.8°C / 77°F 11.1° / 38.6° 0.0
May 29.3°C / 85°F 15.6° / 41.8° 0.4
Jun 32.6°C / 91°F 20.8° / 44.2° 0.0
Jul 33.5°C / 92°F 23.7° / 44.2° 0.0
Aug 33.8°C / 93°F 24.1° / 44.3° 0.1
Sep 31.7°C / 89°F 21.2° / 43.8° 0.0
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 16.9° / 40° 0.1
Nov 21.6°C / 71°F 11.4° / 33.1° 0.0
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 7.5° / 29.5° 0.0
Safaga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 61°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 0.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Egypt avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area284.4 sq mi (736.5 km²)
Population Density189/sq mi
Coordinates26.7491°N, 33.9389°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.2"
100% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.04"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 16, 2020 74 km SSE of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt M5.5 102 km
Mar 8, 1997 44 km SSW of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt M4.8 91 km
Sep 13, 1990 59 km WSW of Duba, Saudi Arabia M4.6 126 km
Jan 30, 2012 36 km WSW of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt M4.6 116 km
May 9, 2007 Red Sea M4.6 104 km
Feb 26, 1995 30 km E of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt M4.6 150 km
Jun 3, 2004 43 km ENE of Safaga, Egypt M4.5 43 km
Feb 20, 2011 32 km WSW of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt M4.5 119 km
Dec 23, 1996 24 km ENE of El Gouna, Egypt M4.5 86 km
Feb 2, 2006 8 km ESE of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt M4.5 135 km
Dec 20, 1996 55 km WNW of El Gouna, Egypt M4.4 119 km
Jan 18, 2020 75 km E of Makadi Bay, Egypt M4.4 76 km
Apr 7, 2013 38 km WSW of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt M4.4 120 km
Jun 17, 1999 17 km ENE of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt M4.3 149 km
Jun 22, 2011 92 km SW of Duba, Saudi Arabia M4.3 105 km
Apr 6, 1995 29 km WSW of El Gouna, Egypt M4.3 82 km
Sep 19, 2024 74 km E of Makadi Bay, Egypt M4.2 75 km
Feb 20, 2011 23 km WNW of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt M4.2 144 km
Nov 7, 2001 29 km SSE of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt M4.2 118 km
Apr 14, 2023 30 km NE of Hurghada, Egypt M4.2 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1969 GULF OF SUEZ Earthquake 2 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Wettest
April 74°F (24°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
August 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in

Safaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 61°F in January to 88°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Safaga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ENP
Mini Egypt

Hotels in Safaga

23 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ali Baba
Amarina Abu Soma Resort & Aquapark
Basma Hotel
Dolphin Hotel
El Jawhara Inn
El Manzil
Hotel Menaville Safaga
Imperial Shams Abu Soma
Kempinski Soma Bay
Lotus Bay Hotel
Nemo
Nile Hotel
Orca Village
Palm De Soma
Palms Palace
Robinson Club Soma Bay
Sentido Palm Royale Soma Bay
Seven Seas Jolie Bay (ex. Aqua Mondo Abu Soma) Resort
Shams Prestige Abu Soma
Shams Prestige Abu Soma
Shams Safaga Resort
Sheraton Soma Bay Resort
Toubia Hotel

Restaurants in Safaga

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Jazeera
Al Karnak
Alex
Ali Baba
Alnour
Alwardany
Asian Restaurant
Azur Bar
Bay View Restaurant
Cafe Stella
Elwardany
Fol & Flafel Toza
Keriakos Restaurant
Mama's Eatery
Nemo Beachbar
Oasis
Oasis
Restaurant
Utopia
Yasmin

Cafes in Safaga

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elbasha
MishMish
Time4you Coffeeshop

Bus Stations in Safaga

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #1055872415
Minibus terminal
Service Taxi Station

Gas Stations in Safaga

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #13011155471
EG #4487345469
Mobil

Banks in Safaga

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Bank of Egypt

Shopping Malls in Safaga

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khalali Shopping Center 2,0 ·

Gyms in Safaga

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #13197485801

Golf Courses in Safaga

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cascades Championship Golf Course
Par 3 Challenge

Airports Near Safaga

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hurghada International AirportHRGLarge Airport
El Gouna Private AirportSmall Airport
El Gouna Ultralight AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Safaga

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
جامع السلام
مسجد الخلفاء الراشدين
مسجد علي بن ابي طالب

Explore Near Safaga

Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)

Things to See Near Safaga

2 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Utopia
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Shaab sheer Lighthouse

🇪🇬 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 Safaga

What is the population of Safaga?

Safaga has a population of 53,639 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 189 people per square mile, spread across 284.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Safaga?

Safaga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 61°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 0.2 inches.

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