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Weather & Climate in Taxa Cheya, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taxa Cheya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Area | 109.4 sq mi (283.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0355°N, 43.7611°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 65 km | 41 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 63 km | 26 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 133 km | 26 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 83 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 50 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 58 km | 19 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 43 km | 37 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 50 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.3 in |
Taxa Cheya has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 33°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (0.0").