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Weather & Climate in Chwarta, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chwarta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,907 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,907 ft (1,191 m) |
| Area | 259.1 sq mi (671.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7206°N, 45.5714°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
128 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 22, 2013 | 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 77 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 16 km NNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2018 | 12 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 24 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.9 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2020 | 34 km WNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.9 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 34 km E of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M4.8 | 41 km | 35 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 31 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 47 km | 12 km |
| Oct 13, 2009 | 12 km NW of K?my?r?n, Iran | M4.8 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Jul 29, 2019 | 21 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M4.7 | 57 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in |
Chwarta has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.0").