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Tall ‘Afar, Iraq

Nineveh · Iraq

Tall ‘Afar is a small town in Nineveh, Iraq with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,335 ft (407 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

1,335 ft Elevation 407 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
11.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baghdad Timezone

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About Tall ‘Afar

Tall ‘Afar

Tal Afar is a city in the Nineveh Governorate of northwestern Iraq, located 63 km (39 mi) west of Mosul, 52 km (32 mi) east of Sinjar and 200 km (120 mi) northwest of Kirkuk. Its local inhabitants are exclusively Turkmens.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain11.9 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Coordinates36.3791°, 42.4481°
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Country🇮🇶 Iraq
State / ProvinceNineveh
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation11.9 inches (303 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)

About Tall ‘Afar

Tall ‘Afar is a small town in Iraq (Nineveh) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet (407 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 93°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baghdad.

Tall ‘Afar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 329 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 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Iraq avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Area385.0 sq mi (997.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.3791°N, 42.4481°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.9"
69% below Iraq avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 26, 2023.

Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 146 km
Feb 17, 1993 99 km SSW of Al Maw?il al Jad?dah, Iraq M5.4 98 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 102 km
Jul 18, 2009 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq M5.1 98 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 125 km
Jan 26, 2021 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria M4.9 126 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 94 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 83 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 128 km
Jan 30, 1991 Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region M4.7 90 km
Feb 2, 1991 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey M4.7 100 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 74 km
Jan 15, 1993 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 111 km
Mar 16, 2003 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 131 km
Jul 24, 1991 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 138 km
Jul 24, 1991 19 km S of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.6 135 km
May 29, 2011 8 km SSE of Balveren, Turkey M4.5 116 km
Sep 13, 2012 Iraq M4.5 126 km
May 3, 2002 28 km NW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.5 123 km
Jan 18, 2002 3 km WSW of Ba?l?ca, Turkey M4.4 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
May 76°F (25°C) 1.2 in
June 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 92°F (33°C) 0.0 in
September 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in

Tall ‘Afar has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 44°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Tall ‘Afar

Institution Type Founded Website
كلية التمريض. Lord College

Schools in Tall ‘Afar

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
صادق الأمين الاعدادية. Lord
المجد الابتدائي للبنين والبنات. Lord
الرجاء
Hasan bn Ali school
مدرسة الازدهار
متوسطة الفردوس
مدرسة الحسنية
مدرسة العزة
ثانوية تلعفر للبنات
ثانوية الرجاء للبنين
ثانوية العياضية للبنات
متوسطة العياضية للبنين
مدرسة نورالدين الزنكي للبنين
مدرسة العياضية الثانية للبنات
ثانوية العياضية الاسلامية
مدرسة المودة الابتدائية
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Radio Stations near Tall ‘Afar

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tall ‘Afar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
اثار الصاجعة

Libraries in Tall ‘Afar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
المكتبة الفرعية في تلعفر0.0
مجمع العلا. Lord0.0
مكتبة الجزيرة للانترنت والاستنساخ وصور السريعة0.0
مكتبة اورجنال للطباعة0.0

Monuments in Tall ‘Afar

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مطار الشهيد بطل جاسم شبر

Castles in Tall ‘Afar

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

تل بني صخر
قلعة تلعفر الاثرية

Clinics in Tall ‘Afar

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

دكتور صلاح جلبي. Lord
مجمع صيدلية تلعفر -مختبر تحليلات مرضية
مركز الامل الصحي
مستشفى الأمل

Train Stations in Tall ‘Afar

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Wailiya Railway Station

Bus Stations in Tall ‘Afar

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

حكنة

Gas Stations in Tall ‘Afar

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IQ #11308078769
IQ #12911117801
محطة تعبئة انصار
محطة وقود

Banks in Tall ‘Afar

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Gyms in Tall ‘Afar

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مركز شباب تلعفر. Lord

Airports Near Tall ‘Afar

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mosul International AirportOSMLarge Airport
Qayyarah West AirportRQWMedium Airport
Sahl Sinjar Air BaseMedium Airport
Tall Afar Army Air FieldMedium Airport
Abu Hajar RumeilanSmall Airport
Rahiba AirportSmall Airport
Tall HadiSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tall ‘Afar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Iraq Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tall ‘Afar

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alkaber Mosque
ANSAR MOSQUE
بلال الحبشي
جامع
جامع النور
جامع خليل الرحمن
جامع صوباشي
جامع نور الكبير

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baghdad
Elevation
410 m (1,345 ft)

🇮🇶 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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What is the weather like in Tall ‘Afar?

Tall ‘Afar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 93°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.9 inches.

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