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Weather & Climate in Alexandria, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alexandria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 974.1 sq mi (2,523.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2018°N, 29.9158°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 17, 2013 | 72 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt | M4.9 | 114 km | 20 km |
| Sep 3, 2015 | 47 km WSW of Al ‘Alamayn, Egypt | M4.5 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 102 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt | M4.4 | 144 km | 21 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 71 km N of Al ‘Alamayn, Egypt | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1996 | 80 km NNW of Al ??m?l, Egypt | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 64 km N of Al ??m?l, Egypt | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 31 km NW of Rosetta, Egypt | M4.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2006 | 87 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 74 km NNW of Rosetta, Egypt | M3.8 | 86 km | 14 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 63 km N of Rosetta, Egypt | M3.5 | 101 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) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in |
Alexandria has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 57°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").