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Weather & Climate in Al Qayyārah, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Qayyārah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 331 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 14.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 600 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 163.9 sq mi (424.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7993°N, 43.2945°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 106 km | 26 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 99 km SSW of Al Maw?il al Jad?dah, Iraq | M5.4 | 67 km | 18 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 11 km | 26 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 98 km | 7 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 21 km SSE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 51 km WNW of ??z Kh?rm?t?, Iraq | M4.6 | 111 km | 32 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 19 km S of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.6 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 23 km ESE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 14 km ESE of Kirkuk, Iraq | M4.5 | 120 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2002 | 28 km NW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.5 | 129 km | 40 km |
| Sep 13, 2012 | Iraq | M4.5 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Jun 18, 1999 | 11 km W of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.4 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km SSW of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2015 | 25 km NNW of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.4 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Oct 4, 2003 | 43 km W of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.4 | 98 km | 35 km |
| Dec 20, 1992 | 15 km SW of Erbil, Iraq | M4.4 | 62 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in |
Al Qayyārah has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 46°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.0").