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Suez, Egypt

Suez · Egypt

Suez is a major city in Suez, Egypt with a population of 699,541. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

699,541 Population 7,236/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
0.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Suez

Suez

Suez is a seaport city in north-eastern Egypt, located on the north coast of the Gulf of Suez on the Red Sea, near the southern terminus of the Suez Canal. The city is the capital and largest city of the Suez Governorate. The modern city of Suez is a successor of the ancient Egyptian city of Clysma, a major Red Sea port and a center of monasticism.

People

Population699,541
Density7,236/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain0.8 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population699,541
Population Density7,236 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates29.9737°, 32.5263°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceSuez
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation0.8 inches (19 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Suez

Suez is a major city in Egypt (Suez) with a population of 699,541. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Suez

Suez has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.9°C), the coldest is Jan (13.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 114 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.1°C / 55°F 4.9° / 24.2° 26.3
Feb 13.5°C / 56°F 5.6° / 26.9° 13.0
Mar 16.2°C / 61°F 6.8° / 31.3° 30.1
Apr 20.5°C / 69°F 9.5° / 36.5° 12.3
May 24.8°C / 77°F 13.2° / 39.8° 0.5
Jun 28°C / 82°F 17.2° / 40.6° 0.2
Jul 29.9°C / 86°F 20.3° / 40.7° 0.1
Aug 29.9°C / 86°F 21.5° / 40.6° 3.0
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 19.2° / 39.3° 2.9
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 15.9° / 35.4° 9.0
Nov 19.9°C / 68°F 11.7° / 30.3° 4.9
Dec 15.5°C / 60°F 7.9° / 26.2° 12.3
Suez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 335 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 0.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above Egypt avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area96.7 sq mi (250.4 km²)
Population Density7,236/sq mi
Coordinates29.9737°N, 32.5263°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.8"
98% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 23, 2023.

Oct 12, 1992 10 km ESE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M5.8 135 km
Nov 26, 1996 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt M4.6 60 km
Nov 5, 1992 12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.5 150 km
Oct 22, 1992 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt M4.5 99 km
May 22, 1992 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt M4.5 52 km
Mar 10, 1993 Egypt M4.5 85 km
Jun 12, 2001 18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt M4.4 149 km
Aug 24, 2002 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt M4.4 110 km
Apr 16, 2005 39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.4 72 km
Nov 3, 2000 66 km NNW of Ras Gharib, Egypt M4.4 123 km
Nov 10, 1992 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 145 km
Feb 1, 2022 33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt M4.3 116 km
Jan 21, 2017 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt M4.3 72 km
Oct 5, 1991 27 km ESE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.2 49 km
Jul 18, 2014 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M4.2 25 km
Jul 31, 2005 14 km WNW of Al ‘Ayy??, Egypt M4.1 140 km
Oct 14, 1992 3 km NE of Cairo, Egypt M4.1 121 km
Oct 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 141 km
Nov 5, 1992 7 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 142 km
Jul 22, 2014 15 km SW of Suez, Egypt M4.1 16 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1879 GULF OF SUEZ Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
April 71°F (22°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 Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in

Suez has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 58°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.2") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Suez

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Al-Raee Al-Saleh Private Nuns School
Al-Raee Al-Saleh Private Nuns School
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Radio Stations near Suez

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Arab Mix FM classic hits, hits MP3

Museums in Suez

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Suez National Museum
Suez National Museum

Hotels in Suez

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Madena Hotel
Green House Hotel
Lusinda Hotel resort&spa
Red Sea Hotel

Restaurants in Suez

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chicken War
El swesy seafood restaurant-مطعم اسماك السويسي
Pizza Hut
بيت الجبن - السحاب
حسونة الفطاطري
مطعم عروس البحر

Cafes in Suez

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atari Ps&Cafe
Juice bar
Juice bar
mohra
عربية زيكا -قهوة

Cinemas in Suez

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Renaissance Cinema

Monuments in Suez

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

alMag3d
Ever Given memorial

Clinics in Suez

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Mokhtabar

Train Stations in Suez

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al-Suez
Shallufa Station

Bus Stations in Suez

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #153337510
EG #96922073
Suez Station For Public Transport

Gas Stations in Suez

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cpc
Cpc
EG #1057119067
EG #1057797160
EG #5167636061
EG #6297914984
EG #675704265
EG #675717631
Mobil
Total
Total
بنزينه وطنيه
وطنية

Banks in Suez

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cairo - Suez Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Suez

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Suez

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abu Suwayr Air BaseMedium Airport
Bardawil International AirportRDLMedium Airport
Capital International AirportCCEMedium Airport
Ismailia Air BaseMedium Airport
Difarsuwar AirfieldSmall Airport
El Sharqi AirportSmall Airport
Fayed Air BaseSmall Airport
Kibrit AirportSmall Airport
Ras Sedr AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Suez

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Suez Post Office
Suez Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Suez

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
الصحابة
مسجد الاربعين
مسجد الامامين
مسجد السيدة حليمة السعدية
مسجد الشيخ الشعراوى
مسجد العباس
مسجد النبي موسى
مسجد بدر
مسجد بشاير النصر
مسجد جليدان
مسجد سيدى الغريب
مسجد عمر بن الخطاب

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Area
250.4 km² (96.7 mi²)
Founded
1859
Website
suez.gov.eg/
Twinned With
Djibouti, Skopje

Around Suez

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 3
Restaurants 6
Cafes 7
Bars 1
Supermarkets 31
Banks 1
Museums 1
Hotels 5
Parks 37
Places of Worship 6

Things to See Near Suez

1 places within 15 km

🛡️ Forts (1)
  • • Green Island

🇪🇬 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

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Suez

What is the population of Suez?

Suez has a population of 699,541 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 7,236 people per square mile, spread across 96.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Suez?

Suez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.8 inches.

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