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Weather & Climate in Sāmarrā’, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sāmarrā’ has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
96°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 58.1 sq mi (150.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1959°N, 43.8857°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
44 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 22, 2013 | 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 34 km E of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 20 km NNE of Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 51 km WNW of ??z Kh?rm?t?, Iraq | M4.6 | 96 km | 32 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 49 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2019 | 38 km N of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.6 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Jan 5, 2003 | Iran-Iraq border region | M4.6 | 149 km | 45 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 25 km NW of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.5 | 139 km | 53 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 14 km ESE of Kirkuk, Iraq | M4.5 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2006 | 10 km NE of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 34 km NNW of Mandal?, Iraq | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1995 | 24 km ESE of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 41 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.4 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Mar 28, 2018 | 38 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 43 km ESE of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.4 | 141 km | 63 km |
| May 18, 2006 | 12 km SW of ??z Kh?rm?t?, Iraq | M4.4 | 90 km | 30 km |
| May 5, 2012 | 50 km SSW of Kirkuk, Iraq | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1998 | 35 km SSE of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.3 | 116 km | 152 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 35 km SSE of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1995 | 8 km SSE of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.3 | 112 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 89°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
Sāmarrā’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 52°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.0").