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Weather & Climate in Kirkuk, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kirkuk has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
96°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 259.4 sq mi (671.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,975/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4681°N, 44.3922°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 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 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 121 km | 26 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 93 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 105 km | 26 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2020 | 34 km WNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.9 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 31 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 34 km E of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M4.8 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 116 km | 35 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 20 km NNE of Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M4.7 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 51 km WNW of ??z Kh?rm?t?, Iraq | M4.6 | 55 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in |
Kirkuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 48°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.0").