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Weather & Climate in Ar Riyāḑ, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ar Riyāḑ has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 337 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
96°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 2,988.1 sq mi (7,739.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2696°N, 43.9107°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 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 | 140 km | 26 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 99 km SSW of Al Maw?il al Jad?dah, Iraq | M5.4 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 85 km | 26 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 34 km E of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M4.7 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 20 km NNE of Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq | M4.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 19 km S of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.6 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 21 km SSE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 51 km WNW of ??z Kh?rm?t?, Iraq | M4.6 | 30 km | 32 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 10 km SE of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 26 km NW of As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq | M4.6 | 127 km | 74 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 23 km ESE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 8 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1995 | 24 km ESE of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.5 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 14 km ESE of Kirkuk, Iraq | M4.5 | 60 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in |
Ar Riyāḑ has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 49°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.0").