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Weather & Climate in Ar Rumaythah, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ar Rumaythah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
97°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 97°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 271.5 sq mi (703.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5285°N, 45.2038°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 18, 2017 | Iraq | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1995 | 23 km SSW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.6 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 42 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.6 | 92 km | 37 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 3 km NNE of Al ?ayy, Iraq | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 27 km NNE of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 28 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 37 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 88 km | 30 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.3 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2013 | 26 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 34 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2016 | 21 km WSW of Al ?ayy, Iraq | M4.1 | 86 km | 14 km |
| Jan 30, 2008 | 26 km WNW of Al ?ayy, Iraq | M4.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 24 km NNE of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 48 km NW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.0 | 68 km | 14 km |
| Sep 2, 2001 | 36 km N of N??iyat al Fuh?d, Iraq | M3.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Al K?t, Iraq | M3.8 | 100 km | 29 km |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 39 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M3.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
Ar Rumaythah has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 54°F in January to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").