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Weather & Climate in Mosul, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mosul enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
94°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 69.5 sq mi (180.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 24,216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3350°N, 43.1189°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 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 | 87 km | 26 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 99 km SSW of Al Maw?il al Jad?dah, Iraq | M5.4 | 101 km | 18 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 54 km | 26 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 47 km | 7 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 148 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 139 km | 37 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 37 km E of Çukurca, Turkey | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 21 km SSE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 9 km SE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 19 km S of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.6 | 78 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 92°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in |
Mosul has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 45°F in January to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.0").