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Umm Shawkah, Sudan

Sennar · Sudan

Umm Shawkah is a small city in Sennar, Sudan with a population of 20,302. Elevation: 1,414 ft (431 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

Data updated June 2026

20,302 Population 5/sq mi density
1,414 ft Elevation 431 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
17.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Khartoum Timezone

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People

Population20,302
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Population20,302
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Coordinates13.3167°, 33.7667°
TimezoneAfrica/Khartoum
Country🇸🇩 Sudan
State / ProvinceSennar
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (449 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Umm Shawkah

Umm Shawkah is a small city in Sudan (Sennar) with a population of 20,302. The city sits at an elevation of 1,414 feet (431 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Khartoum.

Climate in Umm Shawkah

Umm Shawkah 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
Umm Shawkah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,414 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average83.5°F
55% above Sudan avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Area4,389.8 sq mi (11,369.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates13.3167°N, 33.7667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Khartoum

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Sudan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.1 in
May 91°F (33°C) 0.7 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 2.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 3.1 in
October 85°F (30°C) 0.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in

Umm Shawkah has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 76°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Umm Shawkah

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kenana East Airport-Small Airport
Sennar Sugar Factory Airfield-Small Airport
Sinjah Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Umm Shawkah

What is the population of Umm Shawkah?

Umm Shawkah has a population of 20,302 residents and is located in Sudan. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 4,389.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Umm Shawkah?

Umm Shawkah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.

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