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Weather & Climate in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sharm el-Sheikh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 88°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 0.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 281.6 sq mi (729.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.9158°N, 34.3300°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
253 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 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 27 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M6.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 29 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 0 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.5 | 129 km | 22 km |
| Jun 16, 2020 | 74 km SSE of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | M5.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 20 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 17 km E of Dahab, Egypt | M5.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | Egypt | M5.3 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 19 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 30 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 50 km E of Dahab, Egypt | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2016 | 22 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1996 | 38 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.0 | 103 km | 23 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 29 km ESE of Dahab, Egypt | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 18 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 24 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1993 | 24 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M4.9 | 88 km | 13 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 12 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1996 | 46 km SE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1993 | 29 km NE of Dahab, Egypt | M4.9 | 93 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 | 111 km |
| 1969 | GULF OF SUEZ | Earthquake | — | 2 | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
Sharm el-Sheikh has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 61°F in January to 88°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.1") and January the driest (0.0").