Rufā‘a weather in July
In July, Rufā‘a sees average daytime highs of 37°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 50 mm of rain across 11.3 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 39°C in the first days to 36°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in July, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 54 min at the start of July to 12 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Rufā‘a's 11th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Rufā‘a's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 37°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- 11.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min
- 6:28 AM – 7:16 PM
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.94 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.4
- out of 10
Rufā‘a is town in Sudan.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Highs ease over the month, from about 39°C in the first days to 36°C by the end.
A typical July day in Rufā‘a reaches about 37°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 34°C and 40°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 3°C cooler than June and about 2°C warmer than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Avg low (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 28 |
| 2 | 39 | 28 |
| 3 | 39 | 28 |
| 4 | 39 | 28 |
| 5 | 38 | 27 |
| 6 | 38 | 27 |
| 7 | 38 | 27 |
| 8 | 38 | 27 |
| 9 | 38 | 27 |
| 10 | 38 | 27 |
| 11 | 38 | 27 |
| 12 | 37 | 27 |
| 13 | 37 | 27 |
| 14 | 37 | 27 |
| 15 | 37 | 27 |
| 16 | 37 | 27 |
| 17 | 37 | 27 |
| 18 | 37 | 26 |
| 19 | 37 | 26 |
| 20 | 37 | 26 |
| 21 | 37 | 26 |
| 22 | 36 | 26 |
| 23 | 36 | 26 |
| 24 | 36 | 26 |
| 25 | 36 | 26 |
| 26 | 36 | 26 |
| 27 | 36 | 26 |
| 28 | 36 | 26 |
| 29 | 36 | 26 |
| 30 | 36 | 26 |
| 31 | 36 | 26 |
How July really feels in Rufā‘a
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.
Rufā‘a weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 7th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 35° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 38° / 23° | 0 | 0 | 11.9 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 41° / 27° | 1 | 0.3 | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 42° / 29° | 10 | 2.8 | 12.7 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 40° / 29° | 13 | 3.9 | 12.9 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 37° / 27° | 50 | 11.3 | 12.8 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 36° / 26° | 61 | 12.7 | 12.5 | 2.1 |
| Sep | 37° / 26° | 27 | 6.6 | 12.1 | 1.5 |
| Oct | 39° / 27° | 8 | 2.8 | 11.7 | 0.9 |
| Nov | 37° / 24° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.3 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 34° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 4.4 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 28% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 35%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 75 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 56 |
| Cloudier (%) | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 44 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 25 |
| 2 | 73 | 27 |
| 3 | 73 | 27 |
| 4 | 72 | 28 |
| 5 | 71 | 29 |
| 6 | 70 | 30 |
| 7 | 70 | 30 |
| 8 | 69 | 31 |
| 9 | 68 | 32 |
| 10 | 68 | 32 |
| 11 | 67 | 33 |
| 12 | 67 | 33 |
| 13 | 67 | 33 |
| 14 | 67 | 33 |
| 15 | 66 | 34 |
| 16 | 66 | 34 |
| 17 | 65 | 35 |
| 18 | 65 | 35 |
| 19 | 64 | 36 |
| 20 | 64 | 36 |
| 21 | 64 | 36 |
| 22 | 63 | 37 |
| 23 | 62 | 38 |
| 24 | 62 | 38 |
| 25 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 60 | 40 |
| 27 | 59 | 41 |
| 28 | 59 | 41 |
| 29 | 57 | 43 |
| 30 | 57 | 43 |
| 31 | 56 | 44 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Rufā‘a gets around 50 mm of rain over 11.3 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 37% and peaks near 42% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 26 |
| 4 | 27 |
| 5 | 29 |
| 6 | 30 |
| 7 | 32 |
| 8 | 33 |
| 9 | 34 |
| 10 | 35 |
| 11 | 37 |
| 12 | 38 |
| 13 | 38 |
| 14 | 39 |
| 15 | 40 |
| 16 | 40 |
| 17 | 40 |
| 18 | 40 |
| 19 | 40 |
| 20 | 40 |
| 21 | 40 |
| 22 | 40 |
| 23 | 40 |
| 24 | 40 |
| 25 | 40 |
| 26 | 41 |
| 27 | 41 |
| 28 | 41 |
| 29 | 41 |
| 30 | 42 |
| 31 | 42 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the muggy band about 55% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 68% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Muggy (%) | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 67 |
| Oppressive (%) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 13 | 40 | 32 | 5 |
| 2 | 9 | 12 | 39 | 33 | 6 |
| 3 | 9 | 11 | 39 | 35 | 6 |
| 4 | 8 | 10 | 39 | 36 | 7 |
| 5 | 7 | 9 | 38 | 38 | 7 |
| 6 | 7 | 9 | 37 | 40 | 8 |
| 7 | 6 | 8 | 37 | 42 | 8 |
| 8 | 5 | 7 | 36 | 44 | 9 |
| 9 | 5 | 6 | 34 | 46 | 9 |
| 10 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 48 | 10 |
| 11 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 50 | 10 |
| 12 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 52 | 10 |
| 13 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 55 | 11 |
| 14 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 56 | 11 |
| 15 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 58 | 11 |
| 16 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 60 | 12 |
| 17 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 61 | 12 |
| 18 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 61 | 13 |
| 19 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 64 | 13 |
| 20 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 64 | 14 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 66 | 15 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 67 | 15 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 67 | 16 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 68 | 17 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 68 | 18 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 68 | 19 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 68 | 20 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 69 | 21 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 69 | 22 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 69 | 23 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 67 | 25 |
Wind in July
Winds average 14 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 12 h 54 min at the start of July to 12 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:24 AM to 6:32 AM, and sunset from 7:16 PM to 7:13 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:13 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.9 | 6:24 | 7:16 |
| 2 | 12.9 | 6:24 | 7:16 |
| 3 | 12.9 | 6:24 | 7:16 |
| 4 | 12.9 | 6:25 | 7:16 |
| 5 | 12.9 | 6:25 | 7:16 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 6:25 | 7:16 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 6:26 | 7:16 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 6:26 | 7:16 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 6:26 | 7:16 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 6:26 | 7:16 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 6:27 | 7:16 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 6:27 | 7:16 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 6:27 | 7:16 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 6:28 | 7:16 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 6:28 | 7:16 |
| 16 | 12.8 | 6:28 | 7:16 |
| 17 | 12.8 | 6:29 | 7:16 |
| 18 | 12.8 | 6:29 | 7:16 |
| 19 | 12.8 | 6:29 | 7:16 |
| 20 | 12.8 | 6:29 | 7:16 |
| 21 | 12.8 | 6:30 | 7:15 |
| 22 | 12.8 | 6:30 | 7:15 |
| 23 | 12.7 | 6:30 | 7:15 |
| 24 | 12.7 | 6:31 | 7:15 |
| 25 | 12.7 | 6:31 | 7:15 |
| 26 | 12.7 | 6:31 | 7:14 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 6:31 | 7:14 |
| 28 | 12.7 | 6:32 | 7:14 |
| 29 | 12.7 | 6:32 | 7:13 |
| 30 | 12.7 | 6:32 | 7:13 |
| 31 | 12.7 | 6:32 | 7:13 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.94 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.62 kWh/m² to a high of 7.51 kWh/m² in April across the year — July's 5.94 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Rufā‘a
In July, Rufā‘a sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Rufā‘a sees seasonal dust haze (April–September), heaviest in June.
Is July a good time to visit Rufā‘a?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Rufā‘a.
What to pack for Rufā‘a in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Rufā‘a sees daytime highs around 37°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in Rufā‘a in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Rufā‘a peaks around April 10 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 8 (very high).
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) | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Rufā‘a 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 Rufā‘a is worst in March — around 58 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.6× the cleanest month (August, 23 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) | 55 | 55 | 58 | 52 | 46 | 33 | 23 | 23 | 33 | 41 | 39 | 46 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | Poor |
| Feb | 55 | Poor |
| Mar | 58 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 52 | Poor |
| May | 46 | Poor |
| Jun | 33 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 33 | Moderate |
| Oct | 41 | Poor |
| Nov | 39 | Poor |
| Dec | 46 | Poor |
Where is Rufā‘a?
Rufā‘a sits at 14.8°N, 33.4°E, 399 m above sea level, in Sudan. The nearest listed city is Al Hasaheisa, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Rufā‘a
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Rufā‘a.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Rufā‘a has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 20 m around an average of 400 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 46 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 177 m.
The land around Rufā‘a is covered by cropland (28%) and grassland (23%) within 3 km, cropland (60%) within 16 km, and cropland (67%) and grassland (22%) within 80 km.
Sudan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / F / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 215% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,165
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2017
- Homicide rate
- 5.1
- per 100k, 2008
- Road deaths
- 26.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 421
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 Rufā‘a (14.7597°, 33.3675°, elevation 399 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. 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).