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Weather & Climate in Al ‘Amādīyah, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al ‘Amādīyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 316 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 43.7 inches. The area receives 67.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,894 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,894 ft (1,187 m) |
| Area | 246.0 sq mi (637.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0921°N, 43.4877°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 62 km | 41 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 82 km | 26 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 134 km | 26 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 59 km | 18 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 47 km | 7 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 58 km | 19 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 79 km | 17 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 101 km | 18 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 61 km | 37 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 61 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Al ‘Amādīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.0").