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Weather & Climate in Baynjiwayn, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baynjiwayn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,183 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,183 ft (1,275 m) |
| Area | 95.9 sq mi (248.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 283/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6205°N, 45.9491°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
145 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 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Nov 22, 2013 | 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 6 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 111 km | 8 km |
| Apr 1, 2018 | 12 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 16 km NNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2020 | 34 km WNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.9 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 24 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.9 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 31 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 34 km E of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M4.8 | 8 km | 35 km |
| Apr 26, 2021 | 11 km S of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 79 km | 12 km |
| Oct 13, 2009 | 12 km NW of K?my?r?n, Iran | M4.8 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 20 km NNE of Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in |
Baynjiwayn has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 33°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.0").