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Sānt Kātrīnā, Egypt

South Sinai · Egypt

Sānt Kātrīnā is a small town in South Sinai, Egypt with a population of 0. Elevation: 4,993 ft (1,522 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

4,993 ft Elevation 1,522 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
2.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Sānt Kātrīnā

Sānt Kātrīnā

Saint Catherine is a town located in the South Sinai Governorate of Egypt, situated at the foot of Mount Sinai. The city is the site of Saint Catherine's Monastery.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain2.8 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation4,993 ft (1,522 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation4,993 ft (1,522 m)
Coordinates28.5620°, 33.9501°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceSouth Sinai
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation2.8 inches (72 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)

About Sānt Kātrīnā

Sānt Kātrīnā is a small town in Egypt (South Sinai) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 4,993 feet (1,522 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Sānt Kātrīnā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 361 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 2.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,993 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above Egypt avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,993 ft (1,522 m)
Area279.7 sq mi (724.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates28.5620°N, 33.9501°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.8"
93% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

273 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 14, 2023.

Nov 22, 1995 27 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M7.2 88 km
Aug 3, 1993 27 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt M6.1 62 km
Aug 3, 1993 29 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.7 74 km
Nov 23, 1995 23 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan M5.7 116 km
Jun 27, 2015 0 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.5 88 km
Nov 22, 1995 20 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt M5.4 74 km
Aug 3, 1993 17 km E of Dahab, Egypt M5.3 71 km
Feb 21, 1996 Egypt M5.3 86 km
Nov 22, 1995 50 km E of Dahab, Egypt M5.1 103 km
Aug 3, 1993 30 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt M5.1 81 km
Aug 3, 1993 19 km NE of Dahab, Egypt M5.1 67 km
Dec 26, 1995 39 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan M5.1 141 km
Feb 26, 1996 38 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.0 87 km
May 16, 2016 22 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt M5.0 66 km
Dec 11, 1995 18 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.0 80 km
Aug 3, 1993 29 km ESE of Dahab, Egypt M5.0 83 km
Nov 8, 1993 29 km NE of Dahab, Egypt M4.9 72 km
Nov 3, 1993 24 km NE of Dahab, Egypt M4.9 69 km
Mar 8, 2000 24 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.9 82 km
Nov 24, 1995 12 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.9 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.1 in

Sānt Kātrīnā has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Sānt Kātrīnā

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Esbaeya School
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Radio Stations near Sānt Kātrīnā

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Sānt Kātrīnā

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeology Exhibition
Bronze Age House
Monastery Exhibition
Natural History Exhibition
Protectorate Exhibition
St Catherine Protectorate Visitor Center
متحف دير القديسة كاترين

Hotels in Sānt Kātrīnā

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Catherine Plaza Hotel
Daniella Hotel
El Wadi El Muqaddas Hotel
Masoudi lodge
Morgen Land Hotel
St. Catharine’s Monastery Guesthouse
Wadi El Raha Hotel

Restaurants in Sānt Kātrīnā

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Reception and Kitchen
Restaurant and Community Area
كليوباترا

Clinics in Sānt Kātrīnā

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #2134394086

Gas Stations in Sānt Kātrīnā

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #12951082601
EG #2314580064

Airports Near Sānt Kātrīnā

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sharm El Sheikh International AirportSSHLarge Airport
Saint Catherine International AirportSKVMedium Airport
Abu Rudeis AirportAUESmall Airport
At Tur AirportELTSmall Airport
Gabal El Zeit AirportSmall Airport
Ras Shukeir AirportSmall Airport
Tiran Island AirfieldSmall Airport
Wadi Firan AirportSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sānt Kātrīnā

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Saint Catherine AreaCultural2002

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sānt Kātrīnā

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilica Transfiguration
Chapel of St. Pantalaimon
Chapel to the Holy Trinity
Chilia Sf Paisie Aghioritul
Deir al-Arbain
Mosque
مسجد جبل موسى

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
1,586 m (5,204 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sānt Kātrīnā

Saint Catherine Area
Cultural · inscribed 2002
The Orthodox Monastery of St Catherine stands at the foot of Mount Horeb where, the Old Testament records, Moses received the Tablets of the Law. The mountain is known and revered by Muslims as Jebel Musa. The entire area is sacred to three world religions: Ch...

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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What is the weather like in Sānt Kātrīnā?

Sānt Kātrīnā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.8 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

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