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Weather & Climate in Burj al ‘Arab, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burj al ‘Arab enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 974.1 sq mi (2,523.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9032°N, 29.5528°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Sep 3, 2015 | 47 km WSW of Al ‘Alamayn, Egypt | M4.5 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 71 km N of Al ‘Alamayn, Egypt | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 31 km NW of Rosetta, Egypt | M4.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 74 km NNW of Rosetta, Egypt | M3.8 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 63 km N of Rosetta, Egypt | M3.5 | 148 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) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in |
Burj al ‘Arab has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 55°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 4.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and May the driest (0.0").