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Weather & Climate in Al Wāsiţah, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Wāsiţah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°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 0.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 6,966.9 sq mi (18,044.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.3378°N, 31.2056°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 49 km | 22 km |
| Mar 10, 1993 | Egypt | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1992 | 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt | M4.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1999 | 69 km SE of Ban? Suwayf, Egypt | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1992 | 12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.5 | 46 km | 26 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.4 | 41 km | 30 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt | M4.4 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 2001 | 10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt | M4.3 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 21 km WNW of ??miyah, Egypt | M4.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 40 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.3 | 74 km | 6 km |
| Feb 16, 2012 | 47 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 27 km ESE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt | M4.2 | 136 km | 31 km |
| Jul 18, 2014 | 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.1 | 48 km | 25 km |
| Oct 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°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 | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in |
Al Wāsiţah has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 55°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and May the driest (0.0").