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Weather & Climate in Nāḩiyat ash Shināfīyah, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nāḩiyat ash Shināfīyah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
97°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 97°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 686.4 sq mi (1,777.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5838°N, 44.6468°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 18, 2017 | Iraq | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Al Hind?yah, Iraq | M4.6 | 120 km | 38 km |
| Apr 1, 1995 | 23 km SSW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 42 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.6 | 142 km | 37 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 3 km NNE of Al ?ayy, Iraq | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 37 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 139 km | 30 km |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 28 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.3 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2013 | 26 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 34 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2016 | 21 km WSW of Al ?ayy, Iraq | M4.1 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Jan 30, 2008 | 26 km WNW of Al ?ayy, Iraq | M4.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 48 km NW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.0 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Jan 30, 2008 | 24 km SSW of Al K?t, Iraq | M3.8 | 131 km | 29 km |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 39 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M3.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in |
Nāḩiyat ash Shināfīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 52°F in January to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").