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Weather & Climate in Erbil, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Erbil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,407 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
92°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Area | 4,633.2 sq mi (12,000.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1912°N, 44.0094°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
86 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 | 37 km | 26 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 99 km SSW of Al Maw?il al Jad?dah, Iraq | M5.4 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 68 km | 26 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 74 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 119 km | 12 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M4.7 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 94 km | 35 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 20 km NNE of Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 122 km | 37 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 45 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in |
Erbil has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 42°F in January to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.0").