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Saint Catherine, Egypt
Full City Profile
4,603
Population
16/sq mi density
5,203 ft
Elevation
1,586 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Saint Catherine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 1.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,203 ft (1,586 m) |
| Area | 279.7 sq mi (724.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.5619°N, 33.9493°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 88 km |
| 1969 | GULF OF SUEZ | Earthquake | — | 2 | 96 km |
| 1879 | GULF OF SUEZ | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1068 | GULF OF AQABA | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.2 in |
Saint Catherine has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.3") and June the driest (0.0").