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Weather & Climate in Mawet, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mawet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,146 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,146 ft (959 m) |
| Area | 259.1 sq mi (671.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9012°N, 45.4142°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 139 km | 26 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 53 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 16 km NNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2020 | 34 km WNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.9 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 94 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M4.8 | 61 km | 35 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 48 km | 12 km |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 34 km E of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 63 km | 35 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 20 km NNE of Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M4.7 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 15 km SSE of B?neh, Iran | M4.6 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 26 km NW of As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq | M4.6 | 28 km | 74 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in |
Mawet has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 36°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.0").