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Weather & Climate in Az Zawr, Kuwait
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Az Zawr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°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 4.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
97°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 97°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 30.6 sq mi (79.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4425°N, 48.2747°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuwait |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 2, 1993 | 44 km S of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1997 | 43 km SSW of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 21 km SSW of Al A?mad?, Kuwait | M4.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2015 | 36 km N of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.4 | 63 km | 15 km |
| Dec 30, 1997 | 44 km WNW of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2008 | 41 km S of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 48 km SSW of Al Jahrā’, Kuwait | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 34 km SSW of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 42 km SSW of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.3 | 92 km | 15 km |
| Nov 12, 2012 | 40 km SSW of Al Jahr?’, Kuwait | M4.2 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 32 km SSW of Umm Qa?r, Iraq | M4.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 36 km SSW of Umm Qa?r, Iraq | M4.2 | 53 km | 11 km |
| Jan 5, 2019 | 28 km NNE of Khorramshahr, Iran | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 67 km WSW of Kh?rk, Iran | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 21 km WNW of Az Zubayr, Iraq | M4.1 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Jan 24, 2004 | 76 km SSW of Aghajari, Iran | M4.1 | 141 km | 40 km |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 37 km WNW of Al Wafrah, Kuwait | M4.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 9 km NNE of Al Hārithah, Iraq | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 16 km ESE of Umm Qa?r, Iraq | M4.0 | 62 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) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 96°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in |
Az Zawr 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 January being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").