All Countries
Weather & Climate in Ras Gharib, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ras Gharib has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 85°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 0.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 280.3 sq mi (725.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3583°N, 33.0783°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Aug 3, 1993 | 27 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M6.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 44 km SSW of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2013 | 15 km ENE of Ras Gharib, Egypt | M4.7 | 16 km | 22 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2012 | 36 km WSW of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.6 | 109 km | 28 km |
| Dec 23, 1996 | 24 km ENE of El Gouna, Egypt | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2011 | 32 km WSW of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 8 km ESE of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.5 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 10 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 55 km WNW of El Gouna, Egypt | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 38 km WSW of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 2000 | 66 km NNW of Ras Gharib, Egypt | M4.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1995 | 24 km N of Dahab, Egypt | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 17 km ENE of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 14 km SE of Dahab, Egypt | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1995 | 29 km WSW of El Gouna, Egypt | M4.3 | 121 km | 30 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 30 km NE of Hurghada, Egypt | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 27 km ESE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt | M4.2 | 139 km | 31 km |
| Sep 25, 1992 | 34 km W of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2011 | 23 km WNW of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1969 | GULF OF SUEZ | Earthquake | — | 2 | 116 km |
| 1879 | GULF OF SUEZ | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
Ras Gharib has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 59°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.1") and January the driest (0.0").