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Weather & Climate in Dukan, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dukan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 327 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 38.4 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9292°N, 44.9628°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
92 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 | 104 km | 26 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 145 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 28 km | 8 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 34 km E of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 42 km | 12 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M4.8 | 100 km | 35 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 92 km | 11 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M4.7 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 50 km | 35 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 20 km NNE of Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in |
Dukan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 43°F in February to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.0").