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Weather & Climate in Sūq ash Shuyūkh, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sūq ash Shuyūkh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 343 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 7.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 681.9 sq mi (1,766.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8907°N, 46.4544°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 18, 2017 | Iraq | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1995 | 23 km SSW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.6 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 42 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.6 | 105 km | 37 km |
| Jan 15, 2018 | 27 km SW of Al ‘Am?rah, Iraq | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 37 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 100 km | 30 km |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 28 km N of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 27 km NNE of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.3 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2011 | 57 km NNW of Al H?rithah, Iraq | M4.3 | 107 km | 23 km |
| Jan 20, 2013 | 26 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 34 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1998 | 21 km NNE of Al ‘Am?rah, Iraq | M4.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2016 | 21 km WSW of Al ?ayy, Iraq | M4.1 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 21 km WNW of Az Zubayr, Iraq | M4.1 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 9 km NNE of Al Hārithah, Iraq | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 24 km NNE of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 48 km NW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M4.0 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Sep 2, 2001 | 36 km N of N??iyat al Fuh?d, Iraq | M3.9 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 39 km NNW of Ash Sha?rah, Iraq | M3.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
Sūq ash Shuyūkh has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 53°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").