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Weather & Climate in Halshaw, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Halshaw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 325 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,727 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,727 ft (1,136 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2068°N, 45.2727°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 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 | 114 km | 26 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 30 km | 8 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 73 km | 12 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 58 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M4.8 | 90 km | 35 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M4.7 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 28 km | 35 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 20 km NNE of Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 21 km W of B?neh, Iran | M4.6 | 43 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in |
Halshaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 38°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.0").