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Weather & Climate in Tanta, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tanta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°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 1.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 38,495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7885°N, 31.0019°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Oct 12, 1992 | 10 km ESE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M5.8 | 113 km | 22 km |
| Jan 17, 2013 | 72 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt | M4.9 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Nov 26, 1996 | 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1992 | 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1993 | Egypt | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1992 | 12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.5 | 120 km | 26 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt | M4.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.4 | 123 km | 30 km |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 2001 | 10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1996 | 80 km NNW of Al ??m?l, Egypt | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 64 km N of Al ??m?l, Egypt | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 21 km WNW of ??miyah, Egypt | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 40 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.3 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt | M4.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2012 | 47 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.1 | 115 km | 25 km |
| Oct 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt | M4.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | 14 km WNW of Al ‘Ayy??, Egypt | M4.1 | 125 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in |
Tanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 54°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.4") and June the driest (0.0").