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Weather & Climate in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sulaymaniyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,779 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,779 ft (847 m) |
| Area | 259.1 sq mi (671.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,389/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5650°N, 45.4329°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
161 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Nov 22, 2013 | 28 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.8 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Nov 22, 2013 | 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 31 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 16 km NNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2018 | 12 km WSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2020 | 34 km WNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.9 | 110 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 24 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.9 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 34 km E of Kifr?, Iraq | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2021 | 11 km S of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 31 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 32 km | 12 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M4.8 | 55 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Sulaymaniyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 39°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.0").