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Weather & Climate in Qushtepe, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qushtepe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 331 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,283 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
92°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 4,633.2 sq mi (12,000.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0089°N, 44.0321°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 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 | 57 km | 26 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 99 km SSW of Al Maw?il al Jad?dah, Iraq | M5.4 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 63 km | 26 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 84 km | 8 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 20 km NNE of Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 99 km | 35 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 142 km | 37 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M4.7 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 51 km WNW of ??z Kh?rm?t?, Iraq | M4.6 | 108 km | 32 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 10 km SE of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in |
Qushtepe has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 47°F in February to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.0").