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Weather & Climate in Abū Ghurayb, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Abū Ghurayb has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 110.8 sq mi (286.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3056°N, 44.1848°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jan 11, 2018 | 16 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 29 km SE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 14 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 15 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2002 | 8 km E of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.9 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 16 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 23 km SSE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.7 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 21 km SSE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 12 km SE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Al Hind?yah, Iraq | M4.6 | 79 km | 38 km |
| Jan 5, 2003 | Iran-Iraq border region | M4.6 | 140 km | 45 km |
| Jan 12, 2018 | 18 km SE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 20 km SSE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 45 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran | M4.6 | 148 km | 50 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 25 km NW of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.5 | 126 km | 53 km |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 27 km SE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.5 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 32 km SE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 34 km NNW of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 11 km SSE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in |
Abū Ghurayb has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 49°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").