This site may contain signs of a lockdown.

Compare with: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Vs > Asmara
Egypt flag

El Arish vs Asmara Climate & Distance Between

Eritrea flag
  • The distance between El Arish, Egypt and Asmara, Eritrea is approximately 1,830 km or 1,137 mi.
  • To reach El Arish in this distance one would set out from Asmara bearing 344.5° or NNW and follow the great circles arc to approach El Arish bearing 342.5° or NNW .
  • El Arish has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh) whereas Asmara has a mid-latitude cool steppe climate (BSk).
  • The average annual temperature is 3.9 °C (7.1°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 9.2 °C (16.6°F) more in El Arish. The continentality subtype is truly oceanic as opposed to truly hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 412.6 mm (16.2 in) less which is equivalent to 412.6 l/m² (10.13 US gal/ft²) or 4,126,000 l/ha (441,097 US gal/ac) less. About 1/5 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 12.7° lower in El Arish than in Asmara.
  • Relative humidity levels are 12.1% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 6.7°C (12.1°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for El Arish relative to Asmara. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Asmara vs El Arish.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -1 (-2) -2 (-3) -1 (-2) +1 (+3) +3 (+6) +7 (+12) +10 (+17) +10 (+18) +9 (+16) +7 (+12) +4 (+7) +1 (+1) +4 (+7)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +24 (+1) +14 (+1) -2 (0) -22 (-1) -40 (-2) -39 (-2) -175 (-7) -156 (-6) -16 (-1) -9 (0) -11 (0) +19 (+1) -413 (-16)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -0h 58' -0h 36' -0h 06' +0h 25' +0h 51' +1h 05' +0h 59' +0h 36' +0h 05' -0h 25' -0h 52' -1h 05'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -15.7 -15.7 -15.7 -15.8 -5.9 +0.6 -5.3 -15.7 -15.7 -15.7 -15.7 -15.8   -12.7
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +17 +22 +25 +18 +20 +20 -6 -9 +14 +9 +4 +11   +12.1
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +2.8 (+5) +3.8 (+7) +5.1 (+9) +6 (+11) +8.4 (+15) +11.5 (+21) +8 (+14) +7.8 (+14) +11.5 (+21) +8.6 (+15) +4.4 (+8) +3 (+5) +6.7 (+12)

There are so many comparison pages. Please post a link to one to help people find them:

El Arish vs Asmara Discussion

You are welcome to incorporate your thoughts on the differences in climate or other matters such as contrasts in culture, standard of living, demographics etc.

Comments are off.


Compare with: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Countries A-Z:         A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y | Z
Bright Future Dir.

© 2009 - 2015 climatemps.com - Sitemap - Contact Us - Privacy Policy -