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Weather & Climate in Al Fāw, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Fāw has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 97°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 5.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
97°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 97°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 977.9 sq mi (2,532.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9742°N, 48.4731°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Oct 1, 1990 | 46 km SW of Behbah?n, Iran | M4.9 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 10 km SSW of Aghajari, Iran | M4.7 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1993 | 44 km S of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 15 km N of Rāmshīr, Iran | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2000 | 7 km SSW of Om?d?yeh, Iran | M4.7 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 1997 | 43 km SSW of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Rāmshīr, Iran | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 16 km N of Rāmshīr, Iran | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2002 | 19 km SW of Om?d?yeh, Iran | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2021 | 14 km ENE of R?msh?r, Iran | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2015 | 36 km N of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.4 | 84 km | 15 km |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 21 km SSW of Al A?mad?, Kuwait | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 42 km SSW of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.3 | 146 km | 15 km |
| May 10, 2024 | 31 km NW of Rāmshīr, Iran | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Iran-Iraq border region | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 5 km ESE of Om?d?yeh, Iran | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2008 | 41 km S of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2011 | 57 km NNW of Al H?rithah, Iraq | M4.3 | 150 km | 23 km |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 34 km SSW of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2015 | 31 km SSW of Aghajari, Iran | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 96°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
Al Fāw has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 54°F in January to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").