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Weather & Climate in Al Khāliş, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Khāliş has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 348 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 11.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 347.2 sq mi (899.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8512°N, 44.5205°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
187 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Nov 22, 2013 | 28 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.8 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Nov 22, 2013 | 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 111 km | 6 km |
| Jan 6, 2019 | 40 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 16 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 38 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.4 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 17 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 29 km SE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 14 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 32 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 31 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 22 km E of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 20 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.1 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 41 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 107 km | 11 km |
| Apr 1, 2018 | 12 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 15 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 26 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 16 km NNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 40 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.0 | 135 km | 45 km |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 24 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.9 | 122 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
Al Khāliş has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 50°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").