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Weather & Climate in Damietta, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Damietta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 329 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 3.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 271.8 sq mi (703.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4165°N, 31.8133°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Oct 19, 2012 | 138 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt | M5.1 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Jan 17, 2013 | 72 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt | M4.9 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Nov 26, 1996 | 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1993 | Egypt | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 102 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt | M4.4 | 138 km | 21 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1996 | 80 km NNW of Al ??m?l, Egypt | M4.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 64 km N of Al ??m?l, Egypt | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2014 | 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1999 | 5 km ESE of Shib?n al Qan??ir, Egypt | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2006 | 87 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt | M3.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1994 | 51 km E of Ismailia, Egypt | M3.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 113 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt | M3.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 1992 | 93 km NNW of ‘Izbat al Burj, Egypt | M3.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1994 | 9 km SE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt | M3.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 63 km N of Rosetta, Egypt | M3.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 36 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt | M3.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in |
Damietta has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").