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Weather & Climate in Choman, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Choman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 321 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 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 250.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,645 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,645 ft (1,111 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6367°N, 44.8882°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
98 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 75 km | 26 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 51 km | 8 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 29 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M4.8 | 148 km | 35 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 31 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M4.7 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 98 km | 37 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 32 km | 35 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 21 km SSE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in |
Choman has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 22°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").