Sennar, Sudan
Sennar · Sudan
Sennar is a large city in Sennar, Sudan with a population of 143,059. Elevation: 1,401 ft (427 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°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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About Sennar
Sennar is a city on the Blue Nile in Sudan and possibly the capital of the state of Sennar. For several centuries it was the capital of the Funj Kingdom of Sennar and until at least 2011, Sennar was the capital of Sennar State.
People
Climate
| Population | 143,059 |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.5691°, 33.5672° |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
| Country | 🇸🇩 Sudan |
| State / Province | Sennar |
| Average Temperature | 84°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.2 inches (411 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sennar
Sennar is a large city in Sudan (Sennar) with a population of 143,059. The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet (427 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Khartoum.
Climate in Sennar
Sennar has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (33.3°C), the coldest is Jan (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 425 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.6°F |
| 55% above Sudan avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.5691°N, 33.5672°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Khartoum |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 92°F (33°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in |
Sennar has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 75°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Sennar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sennar University | University | - | , |
Schools in Sennar
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ديم المشايخة | - | - | - | - |
Gas Stations in Sennar
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Sennar
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Al Jazirah Agricultural Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kenana Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Kenana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kenana East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sennar Sugar Factory Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sinjah Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sennar
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مسجد | |
| مسجد لا اله الا الله |
Quick Facts
Around Sennar
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Sennar?
Sennar has a population of 143,059 residents and is located in Sudan..
What is the weather like in Sennar?
Sennar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 16.2 inches.
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