Weather & Climate in Batifa, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Batifa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,789 ft (850 m) |
| Area | 246.0 sq mi (637.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1745°N, 43.0123°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
108 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 79 km | 41 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 136 km | 65 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 119 km | 26 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 146 km | 26 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 28 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 68 km | 7 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 80 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 71 km | 18 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 36 km | 17 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Batifa has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 35°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").