El-Tor weather in May
In May, El-Tor sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0 wet days and about 13.4 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 30°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 85% of the time in May, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 06 min at the start of May to 13 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is El-Tor's 6th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see El-Tor's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 24 min
- 5:00 AM – 6:24 PM
- Cloud cover
- 15%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 22 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.86 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.4
- out of 10
El-Tor is town in Egypt.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 30°C by the end.
A typical May day in El-Tor reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 3°C warmer than April and about 2°C cooler than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 22 |
| 2 | 28 | 22 |
| 3 | 28 | 22 |
| 4 | 28 | 22 |
| 5 | 28 | 22 |
| 6 | 28 | 22 |
| 7 | 28 | 22 |
| 8 | 29 | 22 |
| 9 | 29 | 22 |
| 10 | 29 | 23 |
| 11 | 29 | 23 |
| 12 | 29 | 23 |
| 13 | 29 | 23 |
| 14 | 29 | 23 |
| 15 | 29 | 23 |
| 16 | 29 | 23 |
| 17 | 29 | 23 |
| 18 | 30 | 23 |
| 19 | 30 | 23 |
| 20 | 30 | 23 |
| 21 | 30 | 23 |
| 22 | 30 | 24 |
| 23 | 30 | 24 |
| 24 | 30 | 24 |
| 25 | 30 | 24 |
| 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 27 | 30 | 24 |
| 28 | 30 | 24 |
| 29 | 30 | 24 |
| 30 | 31 | 24 |
| 31 | 31 | 24 |
How May really feels in El-Tor
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
May sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
El-Tor weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19° / 15° | 4 | 0.8 | 10.4 | 8.2 |
| Feb | 20° / 16° | 2 | 0.6 | 11 | 8.5 |
| Mar | 23° / 17° | 3 | 0.3 | 11.8 | 9.2 |
| Apr | 26° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 9.1 |
| May | 29° / 23° | 0 | 0 | 13.4 | 7.4 |
| Jun | 31° / 25° | 0 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 33° / 27° | 0 | 0 | 13.6 | 5.3 |
| Aug | 33° / 27° | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5.1 |
| Sep | 31° / 26° | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 29° / 24° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.3 | 7.9 |
| Nov | 25° / 20° | 1 | 0.2 | 10.6 | 9.3 |
| Dec | 21° / 17° | 2 | 0.4 | 10.2 | 8.6 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 85% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 6% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 9%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 88 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 |
| Cloudier (%) | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | 12 |
| 2 | 87 | 13 |
| 3 | 88 | 12 |
| 4 | 88 | 12 |
| 5 | 88 | 12 |
| 6 | 88 | 12 |
| 7 | 89 | 11 |
| 8 | 89 | 11 |
| 9 | 90 | 10 |
| 10 | 90 | 10 |
| 11 | 90 | 10 |
| 12 | 90 | 10 |
| 13 | 90 | 10 |
| 14 | 91 | 9 |
| 15 | 91 | 9 |
| 16 | 91 | 9 |
| 17 | 91 | 9 |
| 18 | 92 | 8 |
| 19 | 92 | 8 |
| 20 | 92 | 8 |
| 21 | 92 | 8 |
| 22 | 92 | 8 |
| 23 | 93 | 7 |
| 24 | 93 | 7 |
| 25 | 93 | 7 |
| 26 | 93 | 7 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 |
| 28 | 95 | 5 |
| 29 | 95 | 5 |
| 30 | 95 | 5 |
| 31 | 96 | 4 |
Chance of precipitation in May
El-Tor gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 0% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the comfortable band about 60% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 48 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 45 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 56 |
| Humid (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 39 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 45 | 7 | 1 |
| 2 | 46 | 47 | 7 | 1 |
| 3 | 44 | 49 | 7 | 1 |
| 4 | 42 | 50 | 7 | 1 |
| 5 | 39 | 53 | 7 | 1 |
| 6 | 37 | 54 | 8 | 1 |
| 7 | 35 | 56 | 8 | 1 |
| 8 | 33 | 57 | 9 | 1 |
| 9 | 31 | 59 | 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 29 | 60 | 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 27 | 62 | 10 | 1 |
| 12 | 26 | 63 | 11 | 0 |
| 13 | 24 | 64 | 12 | 0 |
| 14 | 22 | 65 | 13 | 0 |
| 15 | 21 | 65 | 14 | 0 |
| 16 | 19 | 66 | 15 | 0 |
| 17 | 18 | 66 | 16 | 0 |
| 18 | 16 | 67 | 17 | 0 |
| 19 | 15 | 66 | 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 14 | 65 | 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 12 | 65 | 22 | 1 |
| 22 | 11 | 64 | 24 | 1 |
| 23 | 10 | 64 | 25 | 1 |
| 24 | 9 | 63 | 27 | 1 |
| 25 | 8 | 62 | 29 | 1 |
| 26 | 8 | 60 | 31 | 1 |
| 27 | 7 | 60 | 32 | 1 |
| 28 | 6 | 59 | 34 | 1 |
| 29 | 5 | 58 | 36 | 1 |
| 30 | 5 | 56 | 38 | 1 |
| 31 | 4 | 56 | 39 | 1 |
Wind in May
Winds average 22 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 20 km/h on the calmest days to 25 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | breezy |
| 2 | 20 | breezy |
| 3 | 20 | breezy |
| 4 | 20 | breezy |
| 5 | 21 | breezy |
| 6 | 21 | breezy |
| 7 | 21 | breezy |
| 8 | 21 | breezy |
| 9 | 21 | breezy |
| 10 | 21 | breezy |
| 11 | 21 | breezy |
| 12 | 21 | breezy |
| 13 | 22 | breezy |
| 14 | 22 | breezy |
| 15 | 22 | breezy |
| 16 | 22 | breezy |
| 17 | 22 | breezy |
| 18 | 22 | breezy |
| 19 | 23 | breezy |
| 20 | 23 | breezy |
| 21 | 23 | breezy |
| 22 | 23 | breezy |
| 23 | 23 | breezy |
| 24 | 23 | breezy |
| 25 | 24 | breezy |
| 26 | 24 | breezy |
| 27 | 24 | breezy |
| 28 | 24 | breezy |
| 29 | 24 | breezy |
| 30 | 24 | breezy |
| 31 | 25 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 13 h 06 min at the start of May to 13 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:11 AM to 4:54 AM, and sunset from 6:15 PM to 6:32 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.1 | 5:11 | 6:15 |
| 2 | 13.1 | 5:10 | 6:15 |
| 3 | 13.1 | 5:09 | 6:16 |
| 4 | 13.1 | 5:08 | 6:16 |
| 5 | 13.2 | 5:07 | 6:17 |
| 6 | 13.2 | 5:07 | 6:18 |
| 7 | 13.2 | 5:06 | 6:18 |
| 8 | 13.2 | 5:05 | 6:19 |
| 9 | 13.3 | 5:04 | 6:19 |
| 10 | 13.3 | 5:04 | 6:20 |
| 11 | 13.3 | 5:03 | 6:21 |
| 12 | 13.3 | 5:02 | 6:21 |
| 13 | 13.3 | 5:02 | 6:22 |
| 14 | 13.4 | 5:01 | 6:23 |
| 15 | 13.4 | 5:00 | 6:23 |
| 16 | 13.4 | 5:00 | 6:24 |
| 17 | 13.4 | 4:59 | 6:24 |
| 18 | 13.4 | 4:59 | 6:25 |
| 19 | 13.5 | 4:58 | 6:26 |
| 20 | 13.5 | 4:58 | 6:26 |
| 21 | 13.5 | 4:57 | 6:27 |
| 22 | 13.5 | 4:57 | 6:27 |
| 23 | 13.5 | 4:56 | 6:28 |
| 24 | 13.5 | 4:56 | 6:28 |
| 25 | 13.6 | 4:55 | 6:29 |
| 26 | 13.6 | 4:55 | 6:30 |
| 27 | 13.6 | 4:55 | 6:30 |
| 28 | 13.6 | 4:54 | 6:31 |
| 29 | 13.6 | 4:54 | 6:31 |
| 30 | 13.6 | 4:54 | 6:32 |
| 31 | 13.6 | 4:54 | 6:32 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 7.86 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.94 kWh/m² to a high of 8.13 kWh/m² in June across the year — May's 7.86 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 20 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 8.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for El-Tor
In May, El-Tor sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
El-Tor sees seasonal dust haze (May), heaviest in May.
Is May a good time to visit El-Tor?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is one of the better times to visit El-Tor for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for El-Tor in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, El-Tor sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: a windbreaker.
Sea temperature near El-Tor in May
The nearest coast averages about 24°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 13 km away) is warmest in August at about 27°C and coldest in February near 21°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 21 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 21 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 22 | Refreshing |
| May | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 25 | Warm |
| Dec | 23 | Refreshing |
UV index in El-Tor in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in El-Tor peaks around August 14 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 11 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | High |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in El-Tor in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in El-Tor is worst in May — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (November, 18 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 20 | 20 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 19 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 23 | Moderate |
| Apr | 29 | Moderate |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 28 | Moderate |
| Oct | 23 | Moderate |
| Nov | 18 | Moderate |
| Dec | 19 | Moderate |
Where is El-Tor?
El-Tor sits at 28.2°N, 33.6°E, 14 m above sea level, in Egypt. The nearest listed city is Ras Gharib, 55 km away.
Topography around El-Tor
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of El-Tor.
Within 3 km, the terrain around El-Tor has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 50 m around an average of 15 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 366 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,607 m.
The land around El-Tor is covered by bare terrain (55%), water (22%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 3 km, bare terrain (56%) and water (41%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (73%) and water (27%) within 80 km.
Egypt travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 15% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,086
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 79%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.3
- per 100k, 2017
- Road deaths
- 10.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 459
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for El-Tor (28.2417°, 33.6222°, elevation 14 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).