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Sinjār, Iraq
Nineveh · Iraq
Sinjār is a mid-size city in Nineveh, Iraq with a population of 38,294. Elevation: 1,696 ft (517 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sinjār
Sinjar is a town in the Sinjar District of the Nineveh Governorate in northern Iraq. It is located about five kilometers south of the Sinjar Mountains. Its population in 2013 was estimated at 88,023, and is predominantly Yazidi.
People
Climate
| Population | 38,294 |
| Population Density | 99 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3209°, 41.8766° |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| Country | 🇮🇶 Iraq |
| State / Province | Nineveh |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (35°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.2 inches (387 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sinjār
Sinjār is a mid-size city in Iraq (Nineveh) with a population of 38,294. The city sits at an elevation of 1,696 feet (517 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 94°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.
Climate in Sinjār
Sinjār has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jul (34.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 237 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above Iraq avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Area | 385.0 sq mi (997.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3209°N, 41.8766°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in |
Sinjār has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 46°F in January to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Sinjār
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة الاعداديىة | College | - | , |
Schools in Sinjār
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة سنجار الثانية | - | - | - | - |
| mahabac school | - | - | - | - |
| ئامادەییا کوردستان یا تێکەل | - | - | - | - |
| إعدادية محمد بن القاسم للبنين | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة سنجار المتوسطة للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية سنجار المسائية للبنين | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Sinjār
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| منارة سنجار القديمة |
Restaurants in Sinjār
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sinjār
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sinjār
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sinjār
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sinjār
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Sinjār
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Qamishli International Airport | KAC | Medium Airport |
| Sahl Sinjar Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Tall Afar Army Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Abu Hajar Rumeilan | - | Small Airport |
| Tall Hadi | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Sinjār
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| مركز نادية مراد للتأهيل |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sinjār
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chermera temple | |
| Imam Chalmir | |
| Rahman mosque | |
| Yazidi Temple | |
| ئوجاغا پیر حسن پیری هاجالی | |
| الكنيسة الكاثوليكية في شنكال | |
| چل میر | |
| كنيسة مريم العذراء | |
| مزار مهما رشان | |
| مقام السيدة زينب | |
| مقام السيدة زينب الصغرى |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sinjār
What is the population of Sinjār?
Sinjār has a population of 38,294 residents and is located in Iraq. The population density is 99 people per square mile, spread across 385.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sinjār?
Sinjār enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 94°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches.