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Simele, Iraq

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71,557 Population 345/sq mi density
1,519 ft Elevation 463 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Simele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Area207.3 sq mi (536.8 km²)
Population Density345/sq mi
Coordinates36.8583°N, 42.8501°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.59"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Mar 11, 2025.

Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 114 km
Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 115 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 67 km
Jul 18, 2009 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq M5.1 117 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 63 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 57 km
May 21, 2006 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey M4.9 129 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 36 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 76 km
Jan 25, 2005 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.8 113 km
Jul 24, 1991 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 103 km
Jan 15, 1993 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 84 km
Feb 28, 2002 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey M4.7 124 km
Feb 14, 1995 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey M4.7 102 km
Jan 30, 1991 Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region M4.7 42 km
Mar 16, 2003 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 93 km
Feb 2, 1991 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey M4.7 53 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 13 km
Jan 25, 2005 27 km NNW of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.6 123 km
Jul 24, 1991 19 km S of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.6 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.6 in Wettest
March 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Simele has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 41°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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