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Weather & Climate in Sānt Kātrīnā, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sānt Kātrīnā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 361 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 2.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,993 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,993 ft (1,522 m) |
| Area | 279.7 sq mi (724.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.5620°N, 33.9501°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 | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in |
Sānt Kātrīnā has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and May the driest (0.0").