al-Qasim, Iraq

Full City Profile

36,992 Population 137/sq mi density

98 ft Elevation 30 meters

74°F Avg Temperature 24°C

al-Qasim has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)

Annual Average	74.4°F
	38% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	98 ft (30 m)
Area	269.2 sq mi (697.2 km²)
Population Density	137/sq mi
Coordinates	32.2980°N, 44.6828°W
Timezone	Asia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.3"

89% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Driest Month (Oct) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 24, 2024.

Aug 18, 2017	Iraq	M4.7	141 km
Aug 5, 2004	42 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq	M4.6	147 km
Feb 20, 1990	5 km NNW of Al Hind?yah, Iraq	M4.6	56 km
Jan 25, 1996	3 km NNE of Al ?ayy, Iraq	M4.5	130 km
Jan 11, 2018	41 km SSW of Mandal?, Iraq	M4.4	140 km
Aug 28, 2004	37 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq	M4.4	148 km
Feb 12, 2004	24 km W of Mehr?n, Iran	M4.4	147 km
Feb 24, 2024	35 km NE of Al Kūt, Iraq	M4.3	142 km
Feb 20, 2022	32 km NE of Al K?t, Iraq	M4.3	140 km
Jan 20, 2013	26 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq	M4.2	150 km
Aug 7, 2004	34 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq	M4.2	148 km
Dec 15, 1992	39 km S of Mandal?, Iraq	M4.2	145 km
Apr 28, 2018	33 km SSW of Mehr?n, Iran	M4.1	143 km
Jun 16, 2002	29 km W of Mehr?n, Iran	M4.1	140 km
Feb 19, 2016	21 km WSW of Al ?ayy, Iraq	M4.1	112 km
Dec 20, 2013	48 km NW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq	M4.0	127 km
Jan 30, 2008	26 km WNW of Al ?ayy, Iraq	M4.0	103 km
Jan 30, 2008	24 km SSW of Al K?t, Iraq	M3.8	100 km
Jan 21, 2013	39 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq	M3.6	145 km
Apr 8, 2022	Iran-Iraq border region	M3.6	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	56°F (13°C)	0.7 in
March	64°F (18°C)	0.6 in
April	74°F (23°C)	0.6 in
May	85°F (29°C)	0.2 in
June	92°F (34°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	95°F (35°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	94°F (35°C)	0.0 in
September	89°F (31°C)	0.0 in
October	78°F (25°C)	0.1 in
November	63°F (17°C)	0.5 in
December	54°F (12°C)	0.8 in

al-Qasim has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 50°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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