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Al Qā’im, Iraq

Anbar · Iraq

Al Qā’im is a mid-size city in Anbar, Iraq with a population of 74,100. Elevation: 591 ft (180 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

74,100 Population 282/sq mi density
591 ft Elevation 180 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
5.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone

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About Al Qā’im

Al Qā’im

Husaybah is a city on the Euphrates river in the Al-Qa'im District of Al-Anbar province in Iraq, adjacent to the Al-Qa'im border crossing to Syria.

People

Population74,100
Density282/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain5.3 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Population74,100
Population Density282 / sq mi
Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Coordinates34.3925°, 40.9895°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇮🇶 Iraq
State / ProvinceAnbar
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation5.3 inches (134 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Qā’im

Al Qā’im is a mid-size city in Iraq (Anbar) with a population of 74,100. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.

Climate in Al Qā’im

Al Qā’im has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jul (34.7°C), the coldest is Jan (8.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 113 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.2°C / 47°F -2.5° / 19.4° 16.5
Feb 9.9°C / 50°F -2.2° / 23.1° 22.8
Mar 14.1°C / 57°F 2.2° / 28.5° 23.2
Apr 21.1°C / 70°F 7.3° / 36.5° 13.3
May 26.7°C / 80°F 13.3° / 42° 6.4
Jun 32.1°C / 90°F 20.5° / 44.5° 0.1
Jul 34.7°C / 94°F 23.6° / 45.5° 0.0
Aug 34.5°C / 94°F 24° / 46.2° 0.0
Sep 30.6°C / 87°F 18.3° / 44.3° 0.9
Oct 24.7°C / 76°F 13.2° / 37.8° 1.9
Nov 16.4°C / 61°F 4.5° / 29.2° 17.7
Dec 10.1°C / 50°F -0.9° / 21.1° 10.3
Al Qā’im enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 5.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above Iraq avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area262.8 sq mi (680.6 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates34.3925°N, 40.9895°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.3"
86% below Iraq avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 18, 2021.

Jul 18, 2021 73 km WSW of Al May?d?n, Syria M4.4 126 km
Jul 6, 2020 50 km NE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria M4.3 146 km
Jul 16, 2020 48 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria M4.2 136 km
Jun 17, 2007 19 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria M4.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
March 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in Wettest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in
September 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in

Al Qā’im has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 46°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Al Qā’im

Institution Type Founded Website
كلية التربية / القائم College
كلية التربية / القائم College
كلية التربية / القائم College

Schools in Al Qā’im

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة عدن الابتدائية للبنين القائم
مدرسة الكندي
حي الامين
مدرسة ابن قدامة الابتدائية
ثانوية الغربية الاهلية للبنات
الثانوية الغربية للبنين
مدرسة البراق
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Radio Stations near Al Qā’im

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Al Qā’im

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
مكتب أيوب الكبيسي0.0

Restaurants in Al Qā’im

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

رياض المشهداني
مطعم القائم

Monuments in Al Qā’im

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

سيطرة العبيدي
فق 8
م

Clinics in Al Qā’im

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

حجامة اسلامية ( عدنان)

Veterinaries in Al Qā’im

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al-Qaim Central Clinic

Train Stations in Al Qā’im

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anqa Railway Station
Huseyba Railway Station
Mujama Railway Station
Qaim Railway Station

Gas Stations in Al Qā’im

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

محطة كهرباء مولدات

Airports Near Al Qā’im

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
H1 New Air BaseMedium Airport
As-Saliniyah AirportSmall Airport
Green Village AirportSmall Airport
Omar AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Al Qā’im

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Iraq Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Qā’im

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
جامع الإصلاح و التقوا
جامع الحسين
جامع الصفا والمر
جامع القائم الكبير
جامع قبة الصخرة
جامع مصعب بن عمير
مسجد آلإسراء والمعراج
مسجد الاحسان
مسجد بلاط الشهداء

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baghdad

Around Al Qā’im

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 1
Bars 1
Libraries 1
Parks 1
Police Stations 9
Places of Worship 3

🇮🇶 About Iraq

Capital Baghdad
Population 38,433,600
Area 437,072 km²
GDP (USD) $268,881,051,644
GDP per capita $5,965
HDI 0.686
Life expectancy 72.3 years
Internet users 81.7%
Urban population 69.9%
Currency IQD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Calling code +964
TLD .iq
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Al Qā’im

What is the population of Al Qā’im?

Al Qā’im has a population of 74,100 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 282 people per square mile, spread across 262.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Qā’im?

Al Qā’im enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.3 inches.

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