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Zaafarana, Egypt

Red Sea · Egypt

Zaafarana is a mid-size city in Red Sea, Egypt with a population of 46,993. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

46,993 Population 14/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
0.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Zaafarana

Zafarana est une ville d'Égypte située au bord de la mer Rouge, au débouché du Ouadi Araba. Portail de l’Égypte

People

Population46,993
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain0.4 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population46,993
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates29.1101°, 32.6601°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceRed Sea
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation0.4 inches (9 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zaafarana

Zaafarana is a mid-size city in Egypt (Red Sea) with a population of 46,993. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Zaafarana

Zaafarana has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.5°C), the coldest is Jan (13.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 39 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.1°C / 56°F 5.8° / 24.2° 5.4
Feb 13.6°C / 57°F 6.1° / 26.1° 8.4
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 7.2° / 30.9° 12.5
Apr 20.7°C / 69°F 10° / 35.3° 1.1
May 24.8°C / 77°F 13.8° / 39.1° 0.1
Jun 27.7°C / 82°F 18.2° / 38.5° 0.0
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 20.6° / 39.4° 0.0
Aug 29.5°C / 85°F 21.9° / 39° 0.2
Sep 27.5°C / 81°F 19.6° / 37.8° 0.7
Oct 24°C / 75°F 16.8° / 34.7° 2.8
Nov 19.8°C / 68°F 12.1° / 29.5° 1.4
Dec 15.7°C / 60°F 8.5° / 26.2° 6.1
Zaafarana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 57°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 0.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above Egypt avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area3,399.2 sq mi (8,803.9 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates29.1101°N, 32.6601°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.4"
99% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 23, 2023.

Jun 1, 2013 15 km ENE of Ras Gharib, Egypt M4.7 95 km
Oct 22, 1992 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt M4.5 130 km
Oct 11, 1999 69 km SE of Ban? Suwayf, Egypt M4.5 120 km
May 22, 1992 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt M4.5 132 km
Mar 10, 1993 Egypt M4.5 145 km
Nov 3, 2000 66 km NNW of Ras Gharib, Egypt M4.4 27 km
Apr 16, 2005 39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.4 93 km
Feb 1, 2022 33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt M4.3 111 km
Jan 21, 2017 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt M4.3 146 km
Oct 5, 1991 27 km ESE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.2 48 km
Jul 18, 2014 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M4.2 121 km
Jul 22, 2014 15 km SW of Suez, Egypt M4.1 88 km
Nov 26, 1991 60 km NNE of Ras Gharib, Egypt M4.0 62 km
Oct 27, 1992 53 km N of Ras Gharib, Egypt M4.0 58 km
Sep 8, 1995 13 km SSW of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M3.9 58 km
Oct 20, 1992 12 km NE of Ras Gharib, Egypt M3.9 89 km
Jul 7, 1990 69 km ESE of Al W?si?ah, Egypt M3.8 80 km
Oct 20, 1992 30 km NW of Ras Gharib, Egypt M3.8 65 km
Feb 23, 2023 23 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M3.8 119 km
Aug 11, 1990 39 km SE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M3.8 26 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 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
April 71°F (21°C) 0.0 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 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in

Zaafarana has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 57°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and May the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Zaafarana

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Regina Resort

Restaurants in Zaafarana

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sahara Inn

Gas Stations in Zaafarana

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #1029592952
EG #1054621772
Mobil

Gyms in Zaafarana

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #1330881889

Airports Near Zaafarana

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abu Rudeis AirportAUESmall Airport
Ras Sedr AirportSmall Airport
Wadi Firan AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo

🇪🇬 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 Zaafarana

What is the population of Zaafarana?

Zaafarana has a population of 46,993 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 3,399.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zaafarana?

Zaafarana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 57°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 0.4 inches.

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