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Weather & Climate in Al Qā’im, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Qā’im enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 91°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 5.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 262.8 sq mi (680.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3925°N, 40.9895°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jul 18, 2021 | 73 km WSW of Al May?d?n, Syria | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 50 km NE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2020 | 48 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 19 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in |
Al Qā’im has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 46°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.0") and July the driest (0.0").