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Weather & Climate in ‘Aqrah, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
‘Aqrah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,474 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,474 ft (754 m) |
| Area | 109.4 sq mi (283.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7604°N, 43.8943°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
104 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 97 km | 41 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 31 km | 26 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 108 km | 26 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 42 km | 7 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 90 km | 19 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 111 km | 35 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 18 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 35 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in |
‘Aqrah has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 39°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.0").