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Weather & Climate in Makadi Bay, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makadi Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 336 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 0.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 284.4 sq mi (736.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.9912°N, 33.8995°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jun 16, 2020 | 74 km SSE of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M5.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 44 km SSW of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1995 | 30 km E of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 59 km WSW of Duba, Saudi Arabia | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2012 | 36 km WSW of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.6 | 89 km | 28 km |
| May 9, 2007 | Red Sea | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2004 | 43 km ENE of Safaga, Egypt | M4.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2011 | 32 km WSW of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 1996 | 24 km ENE of El Gouna, Egypt | M4.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 8 km ESE of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.5 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 55 km WNW of El Gouna, Egypt | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2020 | 75 km E of Makadi Bay, Egypt | M4.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 38 km WSW of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 17 km ENE of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 92 km SW of Duba, Saudi Arabia | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1995 | 29 km WSW of El Gouna, Egypt | M4.3 | 61 km | 30 km |
| Sep 25, 1992 | 34 km W of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 30 km NE of Hurghada, Egypt | M4.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2011 | 23 km WNW of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 74 km E of Makadi Bay, Egypt | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1969 | GULF OF SUEZ | Earthquake | — | 2 | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in |
Makadi Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 62°F in January to 88°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").