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Weather & Climate in Jamjamāl, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jamjamāl enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,313 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
92°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,313 ft (705 m) |
| Area | 289.3 sq mi (749.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5336°N, 44.8343°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
132 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 22, 2013 | 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 130 km | 26 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 73 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 139 km | 26 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 16 km NNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 24 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.9 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Jan 9, 2020 | 34 km WNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.9 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 31 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M4.8 | 108 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 34 km E of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 23 km | 12 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M4.7 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2019 | 24 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in |
Jamjamāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 42°F in January to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").