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Weather & Climate in Qal‘at Şāliḩ, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qal‘at Şāliḩ has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 341 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 9.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
96°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 270.5 sq mi (700.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5280°N, 47.2936°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
246 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 18, 2014 | 40 km E of Dehlor?n, Iran | M6.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2014 | 42 km ESE of Dehlor?n, Iran | M6.0 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2014 | 39 km SE of ?bd?n?n, Iran | M5.6 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Aug 20, 2014 | 44 km E of Dehlor?n, Iran | M5.6 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 24 km ENE of Dehlor?n, Iran | M5.4 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Aug 18, 2014 | 33 km SE of ?bd?n?n, Iran | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2014 | 33 km E of Dehlor?n, Iran | M5.2 | 134 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 39 km SE of ?bd?n?n, Iran | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 24 km NW of Shahrak-e K?l?r?, Iran | M5.2 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 39 km NW of Sh?sh, Iran | M5.2 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 48 km SE of ?bd?n?n, Iran | M5.2 | 137 km | 19 km |
| Aug 18, 2014 | 50 km ESE of Dehlor?n, Iran | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2014 | 45 km SE of ?bd?n?n, Iran | M5.1 | 140 km | 20 km |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 30 km SW of Dehlor?n, Iran | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 55 km NW of Sh?sh, Iran | M5.1 | 132 km | 57 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 30 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2014 | 34 km E of Dehlor?n, Iran | M5.0 | 134 km | 16 km |
| Sep 1, 2001 | 38 km SE of ?bd?n?n, Iran | M5.0 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 28 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 34 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in |
Qal‘at Şāliḩ has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 54°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").