All Countries
Weather & Climate in Ṟuwandiz, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ṟuwandiz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,713 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,713 ft (827 m) |
| Area | 206.9 sq mi (535.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6114°N, 44.5219°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 134 km | 41 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 42 km | 26 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 60 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 132 km | 26 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 97 km | 7 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 124 km | 19 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 64 km | 11 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 82 km | 37 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 53 km | 35 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 19 km S of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.6 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 37 km E of Çukurca, Turkey | M4.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 21 km SSE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.6 | 81 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) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.0 in |
Ṟuwandiz has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 34°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.0").