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Weather & Climate in Mêrgasur, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mêrgasur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 317 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 37.6 inches. The area receives 64.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,871 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,871 ft (1,180 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8407°N, 44.3023°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
100 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 102 km | 41 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 41 km | 26 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 66 km | 33 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 | 136 km | 26 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 79 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 83 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 92 km | 19 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 84 km | 35 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 51 km | 37 km |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 9 km SE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1998 | 24 km ENE of Mezraa, Turkey | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in |
Mêrgasur has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 36°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.0").