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Umm Ruwaba, Sudan

North Kordofan · Sudan

Umm Ruwaba is a mid-size city in North Kordofan, Sudan with a population of 56,833. Elevation: 1,499 ft (457 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

56,833 Population 183/sq mi density
1,499 ft Elevation 457 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
13.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Khartoum Timezone

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About Umm Ruwaba

Umm Ruwaba

Umm Ruwaba, also Umm Ruwabah, is a city in the state of North Kordofan in Sudan and is the capital of the Um Rawaba District. By road it is located 147 kilometres (91 mi) southeast of El Obeid, and 184 kilometres (114 mi) west of Rabak. Founded by the Ottoman Empire in late 1820s, it is at the junction of important roads and camel caravan routes.

People

Population56,833
Density183/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain13.1 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation1,499 ft (457 m)
Population56,833
Population Density183 / sq mi
Elevation1,499 ft (457 m)
Coordinates12.9061°, 31.2158°
TimezoneAfrica/Khartoum
Country🇸🇩 Sudan
State / ProvinceNorth Kordofan
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation13.1 inches (332 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Umm Ruwaba

Umm Ruwaba is a mid-size city in Sudan (North Kordofan) with a population of 56,833. The city sits at an elevation of 1,499 feet (457 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Khartoum.

Climate in Umm Ruwaba

Umm Ruwaba has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (33.1°C), the coldest is Jan (22.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 655 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 11.4° / 36° 0.0
Feb 23.9°C / 75°F 11.7° / 37.6° 0.1
Mar 28.2°C / 83°F 14.9° / 42.1° 0.1
Apr 31.5°C / 89°F 19° / 43.2° 0.4
May 33.1°C / 92°F 21.5° / 43.5° 25.0
Jun 31.3°C / 88°F 23.7° / 42° 71.8
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 22.3° / 37.8° 189.4
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 21.8° / 33.6° 221.7
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 34.9° 102.2
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 18.6° / 36.1° 42.4
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 14.7° / 35.9° 2.3
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 11.9° / 34.7° 0.1
Umm Ruwaba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,499 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.4°F
53% above Sudan avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,499 ft (457 m)
Area310.4 sq mi (804.0 km²)
Population Density183/sq mi
Coordinates12.9061°N, 31.2158°W
TimezoneAfrica/Khartoum

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.1"
66% below Sudan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.88"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

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Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
May 89°F (32°C) 0.4 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 1.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in
October 85°F (30°C) 0.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Umm Ruwaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 74°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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Timezone
Africa/Khartoum

🇸🇩 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 Umm Ruwaba?

Umm Ruwaba has a population of 56,833 residents and is located in Sudan. The population density is 183 people per square mile, spread across 310.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Umm Ruwaba?

Umm Ruwaba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.1 inches.

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