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Weather & Climate in Begova, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Begova 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 2,592 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 | 2,592 ft (790 m) |
| Area | 246.0 sq mi (637.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2375°N, 43.1628°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
111 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 64 km | 41 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 131 km | 65 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 113 km | 26 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 27 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 130 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 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 65 km | 19 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 50 km | 17 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 3 km SW of Van, Turkey | M4.7 | 138 km | 45 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 43 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 |
Begova 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").