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Zaxo, Iraq

Full City Profile

95,052 Population 5,542/sq mi density
1,440 ft Elevation 439 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Zaxo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 90°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) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,440 ft (439 m)
Area17.2 sq mi (44.4 km²)
Population Density5,542/sq mi
Coordinates37.1487°N, 42.6859°W
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 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 M5.9 104 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 140 km
Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 141 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 36 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 127 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 39 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 131 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 86 km
May 21, 2006 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey M4.9 95 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 42 km
Jan 25, 2005 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.8 107 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 8 km
Mar 16, 2003 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 117 km
Jul 24, 1991 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 129 km
Feb 28, 2002 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey M4.7 129 km
Jan 30, 1991 Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region M4.7 8 km
Feb 2, 1991 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey M4.7 18 km
Jan 15, 1993 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 114 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 23 km
Feb 14, 1995 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey M4.7 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in Wettest
March 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 90°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) 1.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Zaxo has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 41°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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