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Weather & Climate in Balad, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 325 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 435.7 sq mi (1,128.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0149°N, 44.1457°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Nov 22, 2013 | 28 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.8 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Nov 22, 2013 | 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Jan 6, 2019 | 40 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 16 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 38 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.4 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 14 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 17 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 31 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 41 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 15 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2019 | 34 km NNE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2020 | 34 km WNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.9 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Feb 20, 2002 | 8 km E of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.9 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 24 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.9 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 31 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 16 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 34 km E of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 21 km SSE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 20 km NNE of Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2019 | 24 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
Balad has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 51°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").