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Weather & Climate in Karbala, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karbala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. The area gets 329 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 3.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
97°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 97°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 57.9 sq mi (149.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 21,056/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6160°N, 44.0249°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 20, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Al Hind?yah, Iraq | M4.6 | 17 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in |
Karbala has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 50°F in January to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").