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Weather & Climate in Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 83°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 0.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 3,399.2 sq mi (8,803.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5890°N, 32.3360°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Oct 12, 1992 | 10 km ESE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M5.8 | 117 km | 22 km |
| Nov 26, 1996 | 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1992 | 12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.5 | 129 km | 26 km |
| Oct 22, 1992 | 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1993 | Egypt | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1999 | 69 km SE of Ban? Suwayf, Egypt | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 2000 | 66 km NNW of Ras Gharib, Egypt | M4.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.4 | 124 km | 30 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt | M4.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 2001 | 10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt | M4.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2014 | 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt | M4.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 27 km ESE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt | M4.2 | 25 km | 31 km |
| Oct 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.1 | 123 km | 25 km |
| Oct 14, 1992 | 3 km NE of Cairo, Egypt | M4.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1879 | GULF OF SUEZ | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in |
Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 56°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.2") and May the driest (0.0").