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

143,059 Population
1,401 ft Elevation 427 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
16.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Khartoum Timezone

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About Sennar

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

Population143,059

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain16.2 in/yr
Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Population143,059
Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Coordinates13.5691°, 33.5672°
TimezoneAfrica/Khartoum
Country🇸🇩 Sudan
State / ProvinceSennar
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation16.2 inches (411 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 13.8° / 33.2° 0.1
Feb 26°C / 79°F 15.7° / 36.4° 0.0
Mar 28.6°C / 83°F 18° / 39.2° 1.2
Apr 32.1°C / 90°F 22.3° / 41.9° 3.6
May 33.3°C / 92°F 25.3° / 41.3° 18.6
Jun 32.2°C / 90°F 25.2° / 39.1° 36.0
Jul 29.4°C / 85°F 23.3° / 35.6° 124.5
Aug 28°C / 82°F 22.4° / 33.6° 143.5
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 22.7° / 35.1° 70.6
Oct 29.8°C / 86°F 22.3° / 37.3° 26.3
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 17.8° / 36.7° 0.3
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 14.6° / 34.6° 0.0
Sennar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.6°F
55% above Sudan avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Coordinates13.5691°N, 33.5672°E
TimezoneAfrica/Khartoum

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"
57% below Sudan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.71"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

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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").

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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 - - - -
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Gas Stations in Sennar

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gadrah Gas Station

Airports Near Sennar

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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).

NameAddress
مسجد
مسجد لا اله الا الله

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Khartoum

Around Sennar

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 18
Parks 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

🇸🇩 About Sudan

Capital Khartoum
Population 41,801,533
Area 1,861,484 km²
GDP (USD) $39,898,289,821
GDP per capita $797
HDI 0.511
Life expectancy 66.3 years
Internet users 26.4%
Urban population 34.8%
Currency SDG (Pound)
Languages Arabic, English
Calling code +249
TLD .sd
Driving side right

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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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