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Weather & Climate in Sīnah, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sīnah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 91°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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,982 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,982 ft (604 m) |
| Area | 124.5 sq mi (322.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,034/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8085°N, 43.0394°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 108 km | 41 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 97 km | 26 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 99 km SSW of Al Maw?il al Jad?dah, Iraq | M5.4 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 106 km | 26 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 68 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 39 km | 7 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 106 km | 19 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 57 km | 17 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 111 km | 37 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 9 km SE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in |
Sīnah has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 42°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.0").