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Weather & Climate in Cairo, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cairo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°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 1.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 203.9 sq mi (528.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 47,125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0626°N, 31.2497°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 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 | 33 km | 22 km |
| Nov 26, 1996 | 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1992 | 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt | M4.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1993 | Egypt | M4.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1992 | 12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.5 | 46 km | 26 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt | M4.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt | M4.4 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 2001 | 10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.4 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt | M4.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.4 | 46 km | 30 km |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt | M4.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt | M4.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 21 km WNW of ??miyah, Egypt | M4.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 40 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.3 | 67 km | 6 km |
| Feb 16, 2012 | 47 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 27 km ESE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt | M4.2 | 142 km | 31 km |
| Jul 18, 2014 | 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 14 km WNW of Al ‘Ayy??, Egypt | M4.1 | 45 km | 22 km |
| Oct 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.1 | 41 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) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
Cairo has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 57°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.2") and June the driest (0.0").