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Weather & Climate in Hilora, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hilora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 277 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 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,837 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,837 ft (560 m) |
| Area | 109.4 sq mi (283.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9993°N, 43.8469°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 70 km | 41 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 57 km | 26 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 131 km | 26 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 52 km | 7 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 63 km | 19 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 58 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in |
Hilora has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 35°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (0.0").