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Weather & Climate in Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham, Egypt
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 325 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 5.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 272.0 sq mi (704.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3960°N, 27.0453°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 28, 1998 | 41 km E of Mersa Matruh, Egypt | M5.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 84 km WSW of Mersa Matruh, Egypt | M4.2 | 71 km | 11 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 137 km NNW of Mersa Matruh, Egypt | M4.0 | 125 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in |
Zāwyat Umm ar Rakham has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 55°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.0").