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Weather & Climate in Ar Rifā‘ī, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ar Rifā‘ī 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 343 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
96°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 565.0 sq mi (1,463.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7208°N, 46.1078°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 23, 2001 | 47 km ESE of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.5 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 30 km SW of Dehlor?n, Iran | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 30 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 34 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 28 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 31 km SW of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 34 km SSW of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 29 km ENE of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M4.9 | 124 km | 38 km |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 22 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M4.9 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2015 | 41 km NNW of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1992 | 33 km SE of Mehr?n, Iran | M4.8 | 133 km | 54 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 29 km W of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Iraq | M4.7 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 25 km SW of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 20 km SW of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 36 km NNE of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M4.6 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Apr 1, 1995 | 23 km SSW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.6 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 34 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2012 | 25 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M4.6 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 16 km ENE of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 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 | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in |
Ar Rifā‘ī has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 53°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").