Coldest Cities in Iraq

Top 90 cities ranked by coldest cities

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Coldest Cities — Iraq

1 Al ‘Amādīyah 08 56°F

2 Baynjiwayn 05 58°F

3 Soran 11 58°F

4 Ṟuwandiz 11 58°F

5 Batifa 08 59°F

6 Begova 08 59°F

7 ‘Aqrah 15 64°F

8 Sulaymaniyah 05 65°F

9 Dihok 08 65°F

10 Simele 08 65°F

11 Hajiawa 05 65°F

12 Zaxo 08 65°F

13 Ar Ruţbah 01 66°F

14 Koysinceq 11 66°F

15 Sīnah 08 66°F

16 Halabja 19 67°F

17 Ash Shaykhān 15 67°F

18 Erbil 11 67°F

19 Jamjamāl 05 67°F

20 Barţalah 15 68°F

21 Kays Qal‘ah 15 68°F

22 Al-Hamdaniya 15 69°F

23 Mosul 15 69°F

24 Tallkayf 15 69°F

25 Al Qā’im 01 69°F

26 Al Mawşil al Jadīdah 15 70°F

27 Sinjār 15 70°F

28 Rāwah 01 71°F

29 ‘Anah 01 71°F

30 ‘Anat al Qadīmah 01 71°F

31 Ḩadīthah 01 72°F

32 Kirkuk 13 72°F

33 Khānaqīn 10 72°F

34 Kelar 05 73°F

35 Ash Sharqāt 18 73°F

36 Hīt 01 73°F

37 Ramadi 01 73°F

38 Abū Ghurayb 07 73°F

39 Al Fallūjah 01 73°F

40 Al Maḩmūdīyah 07 73°F

41 Kifrī 10 73°F

42 Mandalī 10 73°F

43 Khāliş 10 73°F

44 Baqubah 10 73°F

45 Al Miqdādīyah 10 74°F

46 Ţūz Khūrmātū 18 74°F

47 Ad Dujayl 18 74°F

48 Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah 06 74°F

49 Aş Şuwayrah 16 74°F

50 Al Musayyib 06 74°F

51 Nāḩīyat Saddat al Hindīyah 06 74°F

52 Al ‘Azīzīyah 16 74°F

53 Al Hindīyah 12 74°F

54 Balad 18 74°F

55 Al Maḩāwīl 06 74°F

56 al-Qasim 06 74°F

57 Al Hillah 06 75°F

58 Kufa 17 75°F

59 Najaf 17 75°F

60 Ash Shāmīyah 04 75°F

61 Al Diwaniyah 04 75°F

62 An Nu‘mānīyah 16 75°F

63 Karbala 12 75°F

64 Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd 09 75°F

65 Sāmarrā’ 18 75°F

66 Nahiyat Ghammas 04 75°F

67 ‘Afak 04 75°F

68 Ash Shaţrah 09 75°F

69 Nasiriyah 09 75°F

70 Al Madīnah 02 75°F

71 Al Qurnah 02 75°F

72 Al-Kut 16 76°F

73 Al Mishkhāb 17 76°F

74 AlZwya 18 76°F

75 Al ‘Amārah 14 76°F

76 ‘Alī al Gharbī 14 76°F

77 Nāḩiyat ash Shināfīyah 04 76°F

78 Basrah 02 76°F

79 Al Başrah al Qadīmah 02 76°F

80 Al Hārithah 02 76°F

81 Al Ḩayy 16 76°F

82 Qal‘at Sukkar 09 76°F

83 Tikrīt 18 76°F

84 Ar Rumaythah 03 76°F

85 Az Zubayr 02 77°F

86 As Samawah 03 77°F

87 Umm Qaşr 02 77°F

88 Bayjī 18 78°F

89 Baghdad 07 78°F

90 Al Fāw 02 78°F

The coldest cities in Iraq experience low average annual temperatures, with long winters and significant snowfall. Al ‘Amādīyah has an average annual temperature of just 56°F.

Cold-climate cities often feature distinct four-season lifestyles with winter sports, fall foliage, and summer outdoor recreation. Many residents value the seasonal changes and outdoor activities that come with colder climates, including skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing.

Living in cold-climate cities typically means higher heating costs, the need for winter-ready vehicles and clothing, and seasonal challenges like snow removal. However, these cities often compensate with lower costs of living, less crowding, and strong community bonds forged through shared seasonal experiences.

Did You Know?

1. At 56°F average, Al ‘Amādīyah experiences temperatures well below freezing for months each year.
2. Cold-climate cities often have underground walkway systems, enclosed skyways, or heated bus shelters to help residents navigate harsh winters.
3. Despite the cold, many of these cities rank high in quality of life due to strong economies, good schools, and vibrant cultural scenes.

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