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Weather & Climate in Ash Shaykhān, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ash Shaykhān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 323 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,680 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
92°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (512 m) |
| Area | 136.9 sq mi (354.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6960°N, 43.3520°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 108 km | 41 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 67 km | 26 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 99 km SSW of Al Maw?il al Jad?dah, Iraq | M5.4 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 90 km | 26 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 88 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 8 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 103 km | 19 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 86 km | 17 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 95 km | 37 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 37 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in |
Ash Shaykhān has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 44°F in January to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").