Ras Gharib weather in July
In July, Ras Gharib sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0 wet days and about 13.6 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 100% of the time in July, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 48 min at the start of July to 13 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Ras Gharib's 2nd-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ras Gharib's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 36 min
- 5:04 AM – 6:43 PM
- Cloud cover
- 1%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 23 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.91 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Ras Gharib is city.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical July day in Ras Gharib reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 1°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 25 |
| 2 | 34 | 25 |
| 3 | 34 | 25 |
| 4 | 34 | 25 |
| 5 | 34 | 25 |
| 6 | 34 | 25 |
| 7 | 34 | 25 |
| 8 | 34 | 25 |
| 9 | 34 | 25 |
| 10 | 34 | 25 |
| 11 | 34 | 25 |
| 12 | 34 | 25 |
| 13 | 34 | 25 |
| 14 | 34 | 25 |
| 15 | 34 | 25 |
| 16 | 34 | 26 |
| 17 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | 34 | 26 |
| 19 | 34 | 26 |
| 20 | 34 | 26 |
| 21 | 34 | 26 |
| 22 | 34 | 26 |
| 23 | 34 | 26 |
| 24 | 34 | 26 |
| 25 | 34 | 26 |
| 26 | 34 | 26 |
| 27 | 34 | 26 |
| 28 | 34 | 26 |
| 29 | 34 | 26 |
| 30 | 34 | 26 |
| 31 | 34 | 26 |
How July really feels in Ras Gharib
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Ras Gharib weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19° / 10° | 2 | 0.4 | 10.4 | 8.2 |
| Feb | 21° / 11° | 1 | 0.4 | 11 | 8.6 |
| Mar | 23° / 14° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.8 | 9.3 |
| Apr | 27° / 18° | 0 | 0.1 | 12.7 | 8.5 |
| May | 31° / 21° | 0 | 0.1 | 13.4 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 33° / 24° | 0 | 0 | 13.8 | 5.0 |
| Jul | 34° / 25° | 0 | 0 | 13.6 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 34° / 26° | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4.4 |
| Sep | 32° / 24° | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 5.8 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.3 | 7.8 |
| Nov | 24° / 16° | 1 | 0.2 | 10.6 | 9.2 |
| Dec | 21° / 12° | 1 | 0.2 | 10.2 | 8.6 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 100% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 0% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 0%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Cloudier (%) | 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 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Ras Gharib gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 wet days in July. 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 July
Most of July feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the humid band about 47% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 52 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
| Humid (%) | 27 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 52 | 27 | 0 |
| 2 | 20 | 52 | 28 | 0 |
| 3 | 19 | 51 | 30 | 0 |
| 4 | 19 | 49 | 32 | 1 |
| 5 | 18 | 48 | 33 | 1 |
| 6 | 17 | 47 | 35 | 1 |
| 7 | 16 | 46 | 37 | 1 |
| 8 | 15 | 45 | 39 | 1 |
| 9 | 14 | 44 | 41 | 2 |
| 10 | 13 | 43 | 42 | 2 |
| 11 | 12 | 42 | 44 | 2 |
| 12 | 11 | 41 | 46 | 3 |
| 13 | 10 | 39 | 47 | 3 |
| 14 | 10 | 39 | 48 | 3 |
| 15 | 9 | 38 | 50 | 4 |
| 16 | 8 | 37 | 51 | 4 |
| 17 | 8 | 36 | 52 | 4 |
| 18 | 7 | 36 | 53 | 4 |
| 19 | 7 | 35 | 53 | 5 |
| 20 | 6 | 35 | 54 | 5 |
| 21 | 6 | 35 | 54 | 5 |
| 22 | 6 | 34 | 55 | 5 |
| 23 | 5 | 34 | 56 | 5 |
| 24 | 5 | 34 | 56 | 5 |
| 25 | 5 | 34 | 55 | 6 |
| 26 | 5 | 34 | 55 | 6 |
| 27 | 5 | 33 | 56 | 6 |
| 28 | 4 | 33 | 56 | 7 |
| 29 | 4 | 33 | 56 | 7 |
| 30 | 4 | 32 | 56 | 8 |
| 31 | 4 | 32 | 55 | 9 |
Wind in July
Winds average 23 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 22 km/h on the calmest days to 24 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | breezy |
| 2 | 24 | breezy |
| 3 | 24 | breezy |
| 4 | 24 | breezy |
| 5 | 24 | breezy |
| 6 | 24 | breezy |
| 7 | 24 | breezy |
| 8 | 23 | breezy |
| 9 | 23 | breezy |
| 10 | 23 | breezy |
| 11 | 23 | breezy |
| 12 | 23 | breezy |
| 13 | 23 | breezy |
| 14 | 23 | breezy |
| 15 | 23 | breezy |
| 16 | 23 | breezy |
| 17 | 23 | breezy |
| 18 | 22 | breezy |
| 19 | 22 | breezy |
| 20 | 22 | breezy |
| 21 | 22 | breezy |
| 22 | 22 | breezy |
| 23 | 22 | breezy |
| 24 | 22 | breezy |
| 25 | 22 | breezy |
| 26 | 22 | breezy |
| 27 | 22 | breezy |
| 28 | 22 | breezy |
| 29 | 22 | breezy |
| 30 | 22 | breezy |
| 31 | 22 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 13 h 48 min at the start of July to 13 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:58 AM to 5:12 AM, and sunset from 6:44 PM to 6:35 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.8 | 4:58 | 6:44 |
| 2 | 13.8 | 4:58 | 6:45 |
| 3 | 13.8 | 4:58 | 6:45 |
| 4 | 13.8 | 4:59 | 6:45 |
| 5 | 13.8 | 4:59 | 6:44 |
| 6 | 13.7 | 4:59 | 6:44 |
| 7 | 13.7 | 5:00 | 6:44 |
| 8 | 13.7 | 5:00 | 6:44 |
| 9 | 13.7 | 5:01 | 6:44 |
| 10 | 13.7 | 5:01 | 6:44 |
| 11 | 13.7 | 5:02 | 6:44 |
| 12 | 13.7 | 5:02 | 6:44 |
| 13 | 13.7 | 5:03 | 6:43 |
| 14 | 13.7 | 5:03 | 6:43 |
| 15 | 13.7 | 5:04 | 6:43 |
| 16 | 13.6 | 5:04 | 6:43 |
| 17 | 13.6 | 5:05 | 6:42 |
| 18 | 13.6 | 5:05 | 6:42 |
| 19 | 13.6 | 5:06 | 6:42 |
| 20 | 13.6 | 5:06 | 6:41 |
| 21 | 13.6 | 5:07 | 6:41 |
| 22 | 13.6 | 5:07 | 6:40 |
| 23 | 13.5 | 5:08 | 6:40 |
| 24 | 13.5 | 5:08 | 6:39 |
| 25 | 13.5 | 5:09 | 6:39 |
| 26 | 13.5 | 5:09 | 6:38 |
| 27 | 13.5 | 5:10 | 6:38 |
| 28 | 13.4 | 5:11 | 6:37 |
| 29 | 13.4 | 5:11 | 6:37 |
| 30 | 13.4 | 5:12 | 6:36 |
| 31 | 13.4 | 5:12 | 6:35 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.91 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.91 kWh/m² to a high of 8.14 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 7.91 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| 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 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.9 | 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 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.7 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ras Gharib
None of Ras Gharib's seasonal hazards are active in July. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Ras Gharib sees seasonal dust haze (May), heaviest in May.
Is July a good time to visit Ras Gharib?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Ras Gharib for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ras Gharib in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Ras Gharib sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: a windbreaker.
Sea temperature near Ras Gharib in July
The nearest coast averages about 26°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 27°C and coldest in February near 19°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Mar 25 to Jan 15 — about 9.8 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | Cool |
| Feb | 19 | Cool |
| Mar | 20 | Cool |
| Apr | 21 | Refreshing |
| May | 23 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 24 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 24 | Warm |
| Dec | 22 | Refreshing |
UV index in Ras Gharib in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ras Gharib peaks around June 14 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 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 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 7 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Ras Gharib in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ras Gharib is worst in May — around 33 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.7× the cleanest month (November, 19 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) | 26 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 22 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Moderate |
| Feb | 23 | Moderate |
| Mar | 25 | Moderate |
| Apr | 28 | Moderate |
| May | 33 | Moderate |
| Jun | 29 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 24 | Moderate |
| Sep | 26 | Moderate |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 19 | Moderate |
| Dec | 22 | Moderate |
Where is Ras Gharib?
Ras Gharib sits at 28.4°N, 33.1°E, 16 m above sea level, in Egypt. The nearest listed city is El-Tor, 55 km away.
Topography around Ras Gharib
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ras Gharib.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ras Gharib has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 65 m around an average of 18 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 235 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,176 m.
The land around Ras Gharib is covered by bare terrain (56%) and water (25%) within 3 km, bare terrain (52%) and water (47%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (75%) and water (25%) 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 Ras Gharib (28.3583°, 33.0783°, elevation 16 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).