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Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham, Egypt
Matruh · Egypt
Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham is a small town in Matruh, Egypt with a population of 2,643. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham
Zawyet Umm El Rakham is an archaeological site located on the North coast of Egypt 20 km to the west of Marsa Matruh, and about 300 km to the west of Alexandria
People
Climate
| Population | 2,643 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.3960°, 27.0453° |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
| Country | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| State / Province | Matruh |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.9 inches (150 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham
Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham is a small town in Egypt (Matruh) with a population of 2,643. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.
Climate in Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham
Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.7°C), the coldest is Jan (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 144 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above Egypt avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 272.0 sq mi (704.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3960°N, 27.0453°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in |
Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 55°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elshaheed Abdelmoneim Reyad | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة المطاريح الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| معهد على بن سلطان العلي الأزهري | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة القصر الابتدائية المشتركة | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الشهيد عبد المنعم رياض الإعدادية المشتركة | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rommel Cave Museum |
Airports Near Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mersa Matruh International Airport | MUH | Large Airport |
| Meliha Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Qasr |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مسجد التوحيد | |
| مسجد النور | |
| مسجد النور | |
| مسجد عقبة | |
| مسجد عقبة2 | |
| مسجد على بن سلطان العلي الأزهري | |
| مسجد فاطمة الزهراء |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Egypt
7 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham?
Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham has a population of 2,643 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 272.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham?
Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.9 inches.