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Weather & Climate in Dahab, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dahab has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°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 0.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 279.9 sq mi (724.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.4821°N, 34.4951°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
278 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 22, 1995 | 27 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M7.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 27 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M6.1 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1995 | 23 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 29 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2020 | 74 km SSE of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 0 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.5 | 64 km | 22 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 20 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.4 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | Egypt | M5.3 | 51 km | 23 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 17 km E of Dahab, Egypt | M5.3 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1995 | 39 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 19 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 50 km E of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 30 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1996 | 38 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.0 | 42 km | 23 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 29 km ESE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.0 | 29 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2016 | 22 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.0 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 18 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 35 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1993 | 29 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M4.9 | 30 km | 14 km |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 24 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 45 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | GULF OF ELAT-AQABA | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 48 km |
| 1969 | GULF OF SUEZ | Earthquake | - | 2 | 100 km |
| 1068 | GULF OF AQABA | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.1 in |
Dahab has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 57°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 0.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.1") and May the driest (0.0").