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Weather & Climate in Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kafr ash Shaykh 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 331 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 2.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 272.7 sq mi (706.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 714/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1117°N, 30.9399°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 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 | 150 km | 22 km |
| Jan 17, 2013 | 72 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt | M4.9 | 106 km | 20 km |
| Nov 26, 1996 | 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1993 | Egypt | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 102 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt | M4.4 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 2001 | 10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 64 km N of Al ??m?l, Egypt | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1996 | 80 km NNW of Al ??m?l, Egypt | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2012 | 47 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1992 | 3 km NE of Cairo, Egypt | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 31 km NW of Rosetta, Egypt | M4.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1999 | 5 km ESE of Shib?n al Qan??ir, Egypt | M3.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2006 | 87 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt | M3.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 74 km NNW of Rosetta, Egypt | M3.8 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 113 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt | M3.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 1992 | 93 km NNW of ‘Izbat al Burj, Egypt | M3.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1994 | 9 km SE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt | M3.5 | 116 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) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in |
Kafr ash Shaykh has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 55°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").