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Weather & Climate in Marsa Alam, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marsa Alam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 66°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 0.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 19.1 sq mi (49.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 524/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.0631°N, 34.8901°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 30, 2006 | 89 km W of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 108 km SSW of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia | M4.5 | 123 km | 9 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 91 km SSW of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2015 | 96 km W of Umluj, Saudi Arabia | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in |
Marsa Alam has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 66°F in January to 88°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 0.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.1") and January the driest (0.0").