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Weather & Climate in Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuwaybi‘a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°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 0.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 278.5 sq mi (721.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0468°N, 34.6634°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
250 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 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 27 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M6.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 29 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1995 | 23 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.7 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 0 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.5 | 1 km | 22 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 20 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | Egypt | M5.3 | 20 km | 23 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 17 km E of Dahab, Egypt | M5.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1995 | 39 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 30 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 50 km E of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 19 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 49 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2016 | 22 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 18 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.0 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 29 km ESE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1996 | 38 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.0 | 38 km | 23 km |
| Nov 3, 1993 | 24 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M4.9 | 44 km | 13 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 35 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 12 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1993 | 29 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M4.9 | 39 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 28 km |
| 1068 | GULF OF AQABA | Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in |
Nuwaybi‘a has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.1") and May the driest (0.0").