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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").