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Weather & Climate in Baghdad, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baghdad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 101°F in July. The area gets 347 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 6.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
101°F Jul (38°C)
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 101°F (38°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 259.9 sq mi (673.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 27,770/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3406°N, 44.4009°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
116 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jan 6, 2019 | 40 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 16 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 38 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.4 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 32 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 14 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 29 km SE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 17 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 22 km E of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 20 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.1 | 133 km | 17 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 15 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 40 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.0 | 137 km | 45 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 41 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 26 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 22 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2002 | 8 km E of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.9 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2019 | 34 km NNE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 38 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran | M4.9 | 136 km | 24 km |
| Feb 12, 2004 | 29 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.8 | 142 km | 88 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 101°F (38°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in |
Baghdad has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 50°F in January to 101°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").