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Weather & Climate in Derkar, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Derkar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,136 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,136 ft (651 m) |
| Area | 17.2 sq mi (44.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1999°N, 42.8236°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 91 km | 41 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 133 km | 65 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 134 km | 26 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 28 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 81 km | 7 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 94 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 3 km SW of Van, Turkey | M4.7 | 149 km | 45 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 20 km | 17 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 64 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 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 | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Derkar has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.0").