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Weather & Climate in Hetite, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hetite 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 | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1149°N, 43.7102°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
120 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 56 km | 41 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 73 km | 26 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 140 km | 26 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 74 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 55 km | 7 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 50 km | 19 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 42 km | 37 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 98 km | 17 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 50 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 |
Hetite 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").