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Weather & Climate in Al Madīnah, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Madīnah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 95°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 20 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 237.0 sq mi (613.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,076/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9632°N, 47.2700°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 18, 2017 | Iraq | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1995 | 23 km SSW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.6 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 42 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.6 | 142 km | 37 km |
| Apr 19, 1992 | 26 km SW of S?sangerd, Iran | M4.5 | 84 km | 73 km |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 38 km N of Al ‘Am?rah, Iraq | M4.5 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2018 | 27 km SW of Al ‘Am?rah, Iraq | M4.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 27 km NNE of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 55 km SSE of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1995 | 50 km SSE of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2015 | 36 km N of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.4 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Mar 9, 1999 | 39 km W of Sh?sh, Iran | M4.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 28 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 37 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 141 km | 30 km |
| Feb 7, 2011 | 57 km NNW of Al H?rithah, Iraq | M4.3 | 30 km | 23 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Iran-Iraq border region | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 34 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1998 | 21 km NNE of Al ‘Am?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 36 km SSW of Umm Qa?r, Iraq | M4.2 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Jan 20, 2013 | 26 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
Al Madīnah has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 53°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").