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Weather & Climate in Kelar, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kelar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 262.1 sq mi (678.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 954/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6281°N, 45.3185°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
256 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Nov 22, 2013 | 28 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.8 | 45 km | 14 km |
| Jan 6, 2019 | 40 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 65 km | 14 km |
| Nov 22, 2013 | 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 24 km | 6 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 16 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 38 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.4 | 57 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 17 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 29 km SE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 14 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 31 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 20 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.1 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 22 km E of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 40 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.0 | 147 km | 45 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 15 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 41 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 61 km | 11 km |
| Apr 1, 2018 | 12 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 47 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in |
Kelar has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 50°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.0").