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Weather & Climate in Sinjār, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sinjār enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,696 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
94°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Area | 385.0 sq mi (997.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3209°N, 41.8766°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Feb 17, 1993 | 99 km SSW of Al Maw?il al Jad?dah, Iraq | M5.4 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 116 km | 17 km |
| May 29, 2011 | 8 km SSE of Balveren, Turkey | M4.5 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2003 | 43 km W of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.4 | 71 km | 35 km |
| Jan 18, 2002 | 3 km WSW of Ba?l?ca, Turkey | M4.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 2013 | 28 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.3 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 50 km NE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2005 | 23 km WSW of Bostanc?, Turkey | M4.3 | 85 km | 23 km |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 41 km SSW of Bostanc?, Turkey | M4.2 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Jan 2, 2011 | 23 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.2 | 131 km | 38 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2020 | 48 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in |
Sinjār has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 46°F in January to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.0").