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Weather & Climate in Ruye shen, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ruye shen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,837 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,837 ft (560 m) |
| Area | 109.4 sq mi (283.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0645°N, 43.8821°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
114 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 64 km | 41 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 63 km | 26 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 139 km | 26 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 90 km | 18 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 59 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 56 km | 19 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 33 km | 37 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 129 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in |
Ruye shen has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 33°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.0").