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Weather & Climate in al-Qasim, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
al-Qasim has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 269.2 sq mi (697.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2980°N, 44.6828°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 18, 2017 | Iraq | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 42 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.6 | 147 km | 37 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Al Hind?yah, Iraq | M4.6 | 56 km | 38 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 3 km NNE of Al ?ayy, Iraq | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 41 km SSW of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 37 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 148 km | 30 km |
| Feb 12, 2004 | 24 km W of Mehr?n, Iran | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 35 km NE of Al Kūt, Iraq | M4.3 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Feb 20, 2022 | 32 km NE of Al K?t, Iraq | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2013 | 26 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 34 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1992 | 39 km S of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2018 | 33 km SSW of Mehr?n, Iran | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 29 km W of Mehr?n, Iran | M4.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2016 | 21 km WSW of Al ?ayy, Iraq | M4.1 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 48 km NW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.0 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Jan 30, 2008 | 26 km WNW of Al ?ayy, Iraq | M4.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Al K?t, Iraq | M3.8 | 100 km | 29 km |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 39 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M3.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Iran-Iraq border region | M3.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 92°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 89°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in |
al-Qasim has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 50°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").