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Weather & Climate in Nāḩiyat Hīrān, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nāḩiyat Hīrān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 325 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 51.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,399 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,399 ft (1,036 m) |
| Area | 308.7 sq mi (799.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2790°N, 44.4882°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 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 | 46 km | 26 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 42 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 111 km | 26 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 82 km | 11 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 50 km | 35 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M4.7 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 20 km NNE of Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 116 km | 37 km |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 15 km SSE of B?neh, Iran | M4.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 21 km SSE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in |
Nāḩiyat Hīrān has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 34°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.0").