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Weather & Climate in Hetit, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hetit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,969 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,969 ft (600 m) |
| Area | 109.4 sq mi (283.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0379°N, 43.7285°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
114 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 65 km | 41 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 65 km | 26 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 132 km | 26 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 80 km | 18 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 137 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 48 km | 7 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 58 km | 19 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 42 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.3 in |
Hetit has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 33°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (0.0").