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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. The area gets 279 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").