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Weather & Climate in Zaafarana, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zaafarana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 335 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 0.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 3,399.2 sq mi (8,803.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1101°N, 32.6601°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 1, 2013 | 15 km ENE of Ras Gharib, Egypt | M4.7 | 95 km | 22 km |
| Oct 22, 1992 | 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1999 | 69 km SE of Ban? Suwayf, Egypt | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1993 | Egypt | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 2000 | 66 km NNW of Ras Gharib, Egypt | M4.4 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 27 km ESE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt | M4.2 | 48 km | 31 km |
| Jul 18, 2014 | 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2014 | 15 km SW of Suez, Egypt | M4.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 60 km NNE of Ras Gharib, Egypt | M4.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1992 | 53 km N of Ras Gharib, Egypt | M4.0 | 58 km | 23 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 13 km SSW of Ain Sukhna, Egypt | M3.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1992 | 12 km NE of Ras Gharib, Egypt | M3.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1990 | 69 km ESE of Al W?si?ah, Egypt | M3.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1992 | 30 km NW of Ras Gharib, Egypt | M3.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 23 km NNW of Suez, Egypt | M3.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 39 km SE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt | M3.8 | 26 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1879 | GULF OF SUEZ | Earthquake | — | — | 35 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 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 | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in |
Zaafarana has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 57°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and May the driest (0.0").