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Weather & Climate in AlZwya, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
AlZwya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 318 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
96°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 2,988.1 sq mi (7,739.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2608°N, 43.4067°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Feb 17, 1993 | 99 km SSW of Al Maw?il al Jad?dah, Iraq | M5.4 | 74 km | 18 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 70 km | 26 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 20 km NNE of Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 21 km SSE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 10 km SE of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 51 km WNW of ??z Kh?rm?t?, Iraq | M4.6 | 67 km | 32 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 14 km ESE of Kirkuk, Iraq | M4.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 8 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2015 | 25 km NNW of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.4 | 134 km | 6 km |
| May 18, 2006 | 12 km SW of ??z Kh?rm?t?, Iraq | M4.4 | 115 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 1999 | 11 km W of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km SSW of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2012 | 50 km SSW of Kirkuk, Iraq | M4.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1992 | 15 km SW of Erbil, Iraq | M4.4 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 29 km N of Kirkuk, Iraq | M4.1 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 10 km SSW of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1999 | 47 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M4.1 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2006 | Iraq | M4.0 | 66 km | 60 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (36°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) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in |
AlZwya has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 53°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.0").