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Sennar, Sudan
Sennar · Sudan
Sennar is a large city in Sennar, Sudan with a population of 130,122. Elevation: 1,401 ft (427 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).
Data updated June 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 | 130,122 |
| Population Density | 30 / sq mi |
| 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 130,122. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 4,389.8 sq mi (11,369.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.5691°N, 33.5672°W |
| 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 (NCES 2022-23 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
🇸🇩 About Sudan
Frequently Asked Questions About Sennar
What is the population of Sennar?
Sennar has a population of 130,122 residents and is located in Sudan. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 4,389.8 square miles.
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. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.2 inches.