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Weather & Climate in ‘Afak, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
‘Afak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 327 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 4.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
96°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 454.4 sq mi (1,176.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0643°N, 45.2474°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 11, 1992 | 33 km SE of Mehr?n, Iran | M4.8 | 141 km | 54 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 32 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran | M4.8 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Iraq | M4.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Al Hind?yah, Iraq | M4.6 | 114 km | 38 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 42 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.6 | 89 km | 37 km |
| Apr 1, 1995 | 23 km SSW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.6 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 3 km NNE of Al ?ayy, Iraq | M4.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 41 km SSW of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 37 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 88 km | 30 km |
| Sep 1, 2009 | 7 km SE of Mehr?n, Iran | M4.4 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 29 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran | M4.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2004 | 24 km W of Mehr?n, Iran | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 27 km NNE of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 28 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 35 km NE of Al Kūt, Iraq | M4.3 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Jun 25, 2009 | 15 km ESE of Mehr?n, Iran | M4.3 | 150 km | 3 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.3 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2022 | 32 km NE of Al K?t, Iraq | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2013 | 26 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 34 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in |
‘Afak has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 52°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").