Qal‘at Sukkar, Iraq

Full City Profile

110,000 Population 195/sq mi density

49 ft Elevation 15 meters

76°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Qal‘at Sukkar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 97°F Jul (36°C)

Annual Average	76.2°F
	41% above US avg
January Average	53°F (11°C)
July Average	97°F (36°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	49 ft (15 m)
Area	565.0 sq mi (1,463.5 km²)
Population Density	195/sq mi
Coordinates	31.8632°N, 46.0732°W
Timezone	Asia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.5"

86% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Driest Month (Oct) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 9, 2024.

Mar 23, 2001	47 km ESE of Mehr?n, Iran	M5.5	132 km
Apr 18, 2012	30 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq	M5.1	113 km
Mar 8, 2012	35 km NW of Dehlor?n, Iran	M5.1	140 km
Apr 20, 2012	30 km SW of Dehlor?n, Iran	M5.1	115 km
Apr 21, 2012	34 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq	M5.0	110 km
Apr 20, 2012	28 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq	M5.0	108 km
Sep 25, 2015	41 km NNW of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq	M4.9	119 km
Apr 21, 2012	34 km SSW of Dehlor?n, Iran	M4.9	114 km
Mar 24, 2012	29 km ENE of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq	M4.9	115 km
May 24, 1990	51 km WNW of Dehlor?n, Iran	M4.9	138 km
Apr 20, 2012	31 km SW of Dehlor?n, Iran	M4.9	115 km
Feb 29, 2012	22 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq	M4.9	104 km
Feb 15, 2015	29 km W of Dehlor?n, Iran	M4.8	127 km
Dec 11, 1992	33 km SE of Mehr?n, Iran	M4.8	118 km
Jun 14, 1993	3 km NE of Dehlor?n, Iran	M4.8	149 km
Apr 20, 2012	25 km SW of Dehlor?n, Iran	M4.7	120 km
Aug 18, 2014	28 km SSE of Dehlor?n, Iran	M4.7	145 km
Aug 18, 2017	Iraq	M4.7	11 km
Apr 20, 2012	20 km SW of Dehlor?n, Iran	M4.7	125 km
May 26, 1997	34 km NW of Dehlor?n, Iran	M4.7	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (11°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	57°F (14°C)	1.1 in
March	65°F (18°C)	0.5 in
April	75°F (24°C)	0.5 in
May	86°F (30°C)	0.3 in
June	94°F (34°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	97°F (36°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	96°F (35°C)	0.0 in
September	91°F (33°C)	0.0 in
October	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in
November	66°F (19°C)	0.6 in
December	56°F (13°C)	1.1 in

Qal‘at Sukkar has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 53°F in January to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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