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Ruye shen, Iraq

Duhok · Iraq

Ruye shen is a small town in Duhok, Iraq with a population of 740. Elevation: 1,837 ft (560 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

740 Population 7/sq mi density
1,837 ft Elevation 560 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone

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People

Population740
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation1,837 ft (560 m)
Population740
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,837 ft (560 m)
Coordinates37.0645°, 43.8821°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇮🇶 Iraq
State / ProvinceDuhok
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (804 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)

About Ruye shen

Ruye shen is a small town in Iraq (Duhok) with a population of 740. The city sits at an elevation of 1,837 feet (560 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.

Ruye shen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,837 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Iraq avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,837 ft (560 m)
Area109.4 sq mi (283.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates37.0645°N, 43.8821°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Iraq avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 30, 2025.

Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 64 km
Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 63 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 140 km
Feb 26, 2000 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey M5.2 82 km
Jul 18, 2009 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq M5.1 139 km
Aug 23, 2017 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq M5.1 136 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 90 km
Mar 13, 1992 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 124 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 59 km
Jan 29, 2020 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran M4.9 91 km
Jul 9, 2021 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 115 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 120 km
Jan 25, 2005 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.8 56 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran M4.8 125 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 114 km
Jul 24, 1991 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 51 km
Jan 15, 1993 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 66 km
Feb 28, 2002 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey M4.7 33 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 95 km
Feb 14, 1995 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey M4.7 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 6.1 in Wettest
March 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in

Ruye shen has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 33°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Libraries in Ruye shen

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Castles in Ruye shen

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Ruye shen

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Airports Near Ruye shen

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hakkari Yüksekova AirportYKOMedium Airport
Bamarni AirportBMNSmall Airport
Bashiqah AirportSmall Airport
Bashur AirfieldSmall Airport
Yüksekova Highway StripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baghdad

🇮🇶 About Iraq

Capital Baghdad
Population 38,433,600
Area 437,072 km²
GDP (USD) $268,881,051,644
GDP per capita $5,965
HDI 0.686
Life expectancy 72.3 years
Internet users 81.7%
Urban population 69.9%
Currency IQD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Calling code +964
TLD .iq
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruye shen

What is the population of Ruye shen?

Ruye shen has a population of 740 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 109.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ruye shen?

Ruye shen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

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