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Weather & Climate in Al Qanţarah, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Qanţarah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 273.4 sq mi (708.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8571°N, 32.3118°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Nov 26, 1996 | 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt | M4.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1992 | 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1993 | Egypt | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt | M4.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 27 km ESE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt | M4.2 | 149 km | 31 km |
| Jul 18, 2014 | 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt | M4.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1992 | 3 km NE of Cairo, Egypt | M4.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2014 | 15 km SW of Suez, Egypt | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1999 | 5 km ESE of Shib?n al Qan??ir, Egypt | M3.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1994 | 51 km E of Ismailia, Egypt | M3.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 23 km NNW of Suez, Egypt | M3.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 1992 | 27 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt | M3.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 36 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt | M3.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1994 | 9 km SE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt | M3.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 15 km ESE of New Cairo, Egypt | M3.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 1995 | 46 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt | M3.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in |
Al Qanţarah has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 57°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.0").