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‘Aqrah, Iraq

Full City Profile

23,000 Population 210/sq mi density
2,474 ft Elevation 754 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
‘Aqrah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,474 ft (754 m)
Area109.4 sq mi (283.3 km²)
Population Density210/sq mi
Coordinates36.7604°N, 43.8943°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.89"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 30, 2025.

Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 97 km
Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 31 km
Feb 26, 2000 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey M5.2 98 km
Jul 18, 2009 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq M5.1 108 km
Aug 23, 2017 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq M5.1 113 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 110 km
Jan 29, 2020 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran M4.9 99 km
Mar 13, 1992 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 117 km
Jul 9, 2021 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 112 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 42 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 139 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 121 km
Jan 25, 2005 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.8 90 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran M4.8 118 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 99 km
Dec 1, 1991 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran M4.7 111 km
Jan 30, 1991 Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region M4.7 124 km
Jul 24, 1991 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 18 km
Feb 2, 1991 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey M4.7 131 km
Jan 15, 1993 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 6.9 in Wettest
March 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in

‘Aqrah has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 39°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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