Najaf, Iraq

Full City Profile

724,700 Population 779,247/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Najaf has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 96°F Jul (36°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average96°F (36°C)

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density779,247/sq mi
Coordinates32.0259°N, 44.3463°E
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.1"
92% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.75"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 19, 2016.

Feb 20, 1990 5 km NNW of Al Hind?yah, Iraq M4.6 64 km
Feb 19, 2016 21 km WSW of Al ?ayy, Iraq M4.1 141 km
Jan 30, 2008 26 km WNW of Al ?ayy, Iraq M4.0 136 km
Dec 20, 2013 48 km NW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq M4.0 147 km
Jan 30, 2008 24 km SSW of Al K?t, Iraq M3.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
May 85°F (30°C) 0.2 in
June 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 96°F (36°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 95°F (35°C) 0.0 in
September 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in

Najaf has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 50°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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