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Weather & Climate in Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Başrah al Qadīmah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 325 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 5.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
96°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 274.4 sq mi (710.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5032°N, 47.8151°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 30, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Rāmshīr, Iran | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1992 | 26 km SW of S?sangerd, Iran | M4.5 | 101 km | 73 km |
| Aug 18, 2015 | 36 km N of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.4 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Feb 7, 2011 | 57 km NNW of Al H?rithah, Iraq | M4.3 | 68 km | 23 km |
| May 10, 2024 | 31 km NW of Rāmshīr, Iran | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Iran-Iraq border region | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 32 km SSW of Umm Qa?r, Iraq | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 36 km SSW of Umm Qa?r, Iraq | M4.2 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 20 km ENE of S?sangerd, Iran | M4.2 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Jan 5, 2019 | 28 km NNE of Khorramshahr, Iran | M4.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 21 km WNW of Az Zubayr, Iraq | M4.1 | 32 km | 7 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 16 km ESE of Umm Qa?r, Iraq | M4.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2022 | 28 km S of Jong?yeh, Iran | M4.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2007 | 15 km SSE of sedeyen-e Yek, Iran | M4.0 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 9 km NNE of Al Hārithah, Iraq | M4.0 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2001 | 36 km N of N??iyat al Fuh?d, Iraq | M3.9 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Aug 14, 2007 | 45 km SSW of S?sangerd, Iran | M3.7 | 78 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
Al Başrah al Qadīmah has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 53°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").