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Weather & Climate in Qal‘at Sukkar, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qal‘at Sukkar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
97°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 97°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 565.0 sq mi (1,463.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8632°N, 46.0732°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 23, 2001 | 47 km ESE of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.5 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 30 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2012 | 35 km NW of Dehlor?n, Iran | M5.1 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 30 km SW of Dehlor?n, Iran | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 34 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 28 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2015 | 41 km NNW of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 34 km SSW of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 29 km ENE of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M4.9 | 115 km | 38 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 51 km WNW of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.9 | 138 km | 59 km |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 31 km SW of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 22 km E of ‘Al? al Gharb?, Iraq | M4.9 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 29 km W of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1992 | 33 km SE of Mehr?n, Iran | M4.8 | 118 km | 54 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km NE of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.8 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 25 km SW of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2014 | 28 km SSE of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Iraq | M4.7 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 20 km SW of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1997 | 34 km NW of Dehlor?n, Iran | M4.7 | 150 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 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 | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in |
Qal‘at Sukkar has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 53°F in January to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").