Choman, Iraq

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3,645 ft Elevation 1,111 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Choman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 250.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation3,645 ft (1,111 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.6367°N, 44.8882°E
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 250.2"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 75 km
Feb 26, 2000 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey M5.2 75 km
Apr 6, 2021 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M5.2 147 km
Jan 15, 1999 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq M5.1 145 km
Aug 23, 2017 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq M5.1 51 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 129 km
Jul 9, 2021 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 33 km
Jan 29, 2020 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran M4.9 55 km
Mar 13, 1992 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 29 km
Apr 29, 2020 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq M4.8 120 km
Jun 6, 2006 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M4.8 148 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran M4.8 31 km
Jan 25, 2005 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.8 142 km
Jan 15, 1999 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq M4.7 150 km
Jul 24, 1991 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 82 km
Mar 16, 2003 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 91 km
Feb 28, 2002 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey M4.7 98 km
Jan 15, 1993 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 109 km
Dec 1, 1991 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran M4.7 32 km
Apr 16, 2018 21 km SSE of Koysinceq, Iraq M4.6 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 5.4 in Wettest
March 44°F (6°C) 5.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in

Choman has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 22°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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