Weather & Climate in Al Qāhirah al Jadīdah, Egypt

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Al Qāhirah al Jadīdah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 334 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 1.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 155 / residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 18% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	70.2°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	56°F (13°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	751 ft (229 m)
Area	1,062.2 sq mi (2,751.1 km²)
Population Density	295/sq mi
Coordinates	30.0421°N, 31.4445°W
Timezone	Africa/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.1"

97% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	155.0
Rating	Unhealthy
Good Days %	18.4%

Earthquake History

42 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	41 km	22 km
Nov 26, 1996	20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt	M4.6	84 km	10 km
Oct 22, 1992	24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt	M4.5	33 km	10 km
Mar 10, 1993	Egypt	M4.5	21 km	10 km
Nov 5, 1992	12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt	M4.5	56 km	26 km
May 22, 1992	48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt	M4.5	59 km	10 km
Aug 24, 2002	4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt	M4.4	18 km	10 km
Dec 17, 2001	10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt	M4.4	54 km	10 km
Jun 12, 2001	18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt	M4.4	61 km	10 km
Apr 16, 2005	39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt	M4.4	65 km	10 km
Nov 10, 1992	14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt	M4.4	54 km	30 km
Jan 21, 2017	35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt	M4.3	41 km	10 km
Feb 1, 2022	33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt	M4.3	76 km	10 km
Jun 13, 1993	21 km WNW of ??miyah, Egypt	M4.3	83 km	10 km
Jun 21, 2008	40 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt	M4.3	83 km	6 km
Feb 16, 2012	47 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt	M4.3	87 km	10 km
Oct 5, 1991	27 km ESE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt	M4.2	124 km	31 km
Jul 18, 2014	24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt	M4.2	94 km	10 km
Jul 31, 2005	14 km WNW of Al ‘Ayy??, Egypt	M4.1	52 km	22 km
Nov 5, 1992	7 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt	M4.1	48 km	25 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	56°F (13°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	58°F (14°C)	0.2 in
March	62°F (17°C)	0.2 in
April	70°F (21°C)	0.1 in
May	76°F (24°C)	0.0 in
June	81°F (27°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	82°F (28°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	0.0 in
September	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in
October	74°F (23°C)	0.0 in
November	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in
December	58°F (15°C)	0.2 in

Al Qāhirah al Jadīdah has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 56°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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