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Weather & Climate in Kays Qal‘ah, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kays Qal‘ah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 136.9 sq mi (354.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6301°N, 43.3038°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 116 km | 41 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 69 km | 26 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 99 km SSW of Al Maw?il al Jad?dah, Iraq | M5.4 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 83 km | 26 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 93 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 13 km | 7 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 112 km | 19 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 87 km | 17 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 104 km | 37 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 14 km N of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.6 | 125 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 4.0 in |
Kays Qal‘ah has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 44°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").