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Ar Ruţbah, Iraq
Anbar · Iraq
Ar Ruţbah is a small city in Anbar, Iraq with a population of 22,370. Elevation: 2,034 ft (620 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Ar Ruţbah
Ar-Rutbah is an Iraqi town in western Al Anbar province, predominantly inhabited by Sunni Arabs. The population is approximately 28,400. It occupies a strategic location on the Amman–Baghdad road, and the Kirkuk–Haifa oil pipeline. Considered a "wet spot", it receives 114.3 mm (4.5 inches) of rain annually, and is located on a high plateau. It has been described as "the most isolated town of any size in Iraq."
People
Climate
| Population | 22,370 |
| Population Density | 84 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0372°, 40.2859° |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| Country | 🇮🇶 Iraq |
| State / Province | Anbar |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.6 inches (117 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ar Ruţbah
Ar Ruţbah is a small city in Iraq (Anbar) with a population of 22,370. The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet (620 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.
Climate in Ar Ruţbah
Ar Ruţbah has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 109 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above Iraq avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Area | 267.0 sq mi (691.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0372°N, 40.2859°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
Ar Ruţbah has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Ar Ruţbah
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة الفاروق الابتدائيه | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ar Ruţbah
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Restaurants in Ar Ruţbah
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ar Ruţbah
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ar Ruţbah
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ar Ruţbah
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| H2 Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| H3 Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| H3 Northwest AFB | — | Medium Airport |
| H3 Southwest Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Akashat | — | Small Airport |
| Ar Rutbah Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Ar Rutbah South Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ar Ruţbah
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iraq Post Office |
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What is the population of Ar Ruţbah?
Ar Ruţbah has a population of 22,370 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 267.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ar Ruţbah?
Ar Ruţbah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.6 inches.