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Weather & Climate in Ash Shāmīyah, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ash Shāmīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
96°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 122.0 sq mi (315.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 473/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9626°N, 44.6008°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 18, 2017 | Iraq | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Al Hind?yah, Iraq | M4.6 | 79 km | 38 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 42 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.6 | 146 km | 37 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 3 km NNE of Al ?ayy, Iraq | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 37 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 144 km | 30 km |
| Jan 20, 2013 | 26 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 34 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2016 | 21 km WSW of Al ?ayy, Iraq | M4.1 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Jan 30, 2008 | 26 km WNW of Al ?ayy, Iraq | M4.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 48 km NW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.0 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Jan 30, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Al K?t, Iraq | M3.8 | 115 km | 29 km |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 39 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M3.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in |
Ash Shāmīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 51°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").