Africa: Lowest Average Annual Precipitation
| Record Value | < 2.54 mm |
|---|---|
| Averaging Period | 39-year |
| Length of Record | 39 years |
| Geospatial Location | Wadi Halfa, Sudan [21°47'N, 31°22'E, Elevation: m, 590'] References: U.S. Environmental Science Services Administration, 1967: Temperature Extremes, National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (US); |
Discussion
City was relocated after flooding due to the creation of Lake Nassur
![Wadi Halfa, Sudan [21°47'N, 31°22'E, Elevation: m, 590'] References: U.S. Environmental Science Services Administration, 1967: Temperature Extremes, National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (US);](/files/elazizia1.jpg "Closeup and Regional Satellite Images of Wadi Halfa, Sudan")
Closeup and Regional Satellite Images of Wadi Halfa, Sudan
![Wadi Halfa, Sudan [21°47'N, 31°22'E, Elevation: m, 590'] References: U.S. Environmental Science Services Administration, 1967: Temperature Extremes, National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (US);](/files/elazizia2.jpg "Closeup and Regional Satellite Images of Wadi Halfa, Sudan")
Closeup and Regional Satellite Images of Wadi Halfa, Sudan