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Weather & Climate in Saint Catherine, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint Catherine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,203 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,203 ft (1,586 m) |
| Area | 279.7 sq mi (724.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.5619°N, 33.9493°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
273 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 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 27 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M6.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 29 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1995 | 23 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 0 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.5 | 88 km | 22 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 20 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 17 km E of Dahab, Egypt | M5.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | Egypt | M5.3 | 86 km | 23 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 50 km E of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 30 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 19 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1995 | 39 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1996 | 38 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.0 | 87 km | 23 km |
| May 16, 2016 | 22 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 18 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 29 km ESE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1993 | 29 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M4.9 | 72 km | 14 km |
| Nov 3, 1993 | 24 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M4.9 | 69 km | 13 km |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 24 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 12 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 88 km |
| 1969 | GULF OF SUEZ | Earthquake | — | 2 | 96 km |
| 1879 | GULF OF SUEZ | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1068 | GULF OF AQABA | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.2 in |
Saint Catherine has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.3") and June the driest (0.0").