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Weather & Climate in Barkah, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barkah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 322 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Area | 4,633.2 sq mi (12,000.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3156°N, 44.0353°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
94 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 148 km | 41 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 23 km | 26 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 78 km | 26 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 66 km | 7 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 140 km | 19 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 90 km | 35 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 108 km | 37 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 19 km S of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.6 | 31 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) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in |
Barkah has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 44°F in February to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.0").