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Weather & Climate in Halabja, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Halabja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,333 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,333 ft (711 m) |
| Area | 617.4 sq mi (1,599.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1778°N, 45.9861°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
203 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 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Jan 6, 2019 | 40 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Nov 22, 2013 | 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 92 km | 6 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 23 km SW of Sonqor, Iran | M5.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 38 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.4 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 31 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 41 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Apr 1, 2018 | 12 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 16 km NNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 24 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.9 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Jan 6, 2019 | 34 km NNE of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1996 | 56 km W of Kermanshah, Iran | M4.9 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2020 | 34 km WNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.9 | 80 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 93 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 4.6 in |
Halabja has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 43°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.0").