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Weather & Climate in Tall ‘Afar, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tall ‘Afar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 329 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 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Area | 385.0 sq mi (997.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3791°N, 42.4481°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 146 km | 26 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 99 km SSW of Al Maw?il al Jad?dah, Iraq | M5.4 | 98 km | 18 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 98 km | 26 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 90 km | 17 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 19 km S of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.6 | 135 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2011 | 8 km SSE of Balveren, Turkey | M4.5 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Sep 13, 2012 | Iraq | M4.5 | 126 km | 9 km |
| May 3, 2002 | 28 km NW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.5 | 123 km | 40 km |
| Jan 18, 2002 | 3 km WSW of Ba?l?ca, Turkey | M4.4 | 119 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in |
Tall ‘Afar has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 44°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.8") and June the driest (0.0").