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Chwarta, Iraq

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3,907 ft Elevation 1,191 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Chwarta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,907 ft (1,191 m)
Area259.1 sq mi (671.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.7206°N, 45.5714°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.00"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 30, 2025.

Nov 22, 2013 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.6 141 km
Apr 6, 2021 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M5.2 39 km
May 11, 2019 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq M5.2 86 km
Jan 15, 1999 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq M5.1 55 km
Aug 23, 2017 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq M5.1 77 km
Mar 16, 2023 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq M5.1 62 km
Jan 6, 2018 16 km NNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.0 128 km
Apr 1, 2018 12 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.0 147 km
Jun 30, 2024 24 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran M4.9 137 km
Jul 9, 2021 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 131 km
Jan 9, 2020 34 km WNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M4.9 128 km
Mar 13, 1992 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 114 km
Feb 11, 2021 34 km E of Kifr?, Iraq M4.8 114 km
Jun 6, 2006 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M4.8 41 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran M4.8 116 km
Jan 27, 2025 31 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran M4.8 137 km
Apr 29, 2020 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq M4.8 47 km
Oct 13, 2009 12 km NW of K?my?r?n, Iran M4.8 149 km
Jul 29, 2019 21 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M4.7 149 km
Jan 15, 1999 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq M4.7 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.6 in
February 36°F (2°C) 5.9 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in

Chwarta has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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