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Weather & Climate in Derbendîxan, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Derbendîxan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 87°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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,673 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,673 ft (510 m) |
| Area | 617.4 sq mi (1,599.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1121°N, 45.6866°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
200 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 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Nov 22, 2013 | 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 75 km | 6 km |
| Jan 6, 2019 | 40 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 38 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.4 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 17 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 31 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Apr 1, 2018 | 12 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 16 km NNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 41 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 1996 | 56 km W of Kermanshah, Iran | M4.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 24 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.9 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 22 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2019 | 34 km NNE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2020 | 34 km WNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.9 | 62 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in |
Derbendîxan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 41°F in February to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.0").