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Weather & Climate in Zāwītah, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zāwītah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 323 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,828 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,828 ft (862 m) |
| Area | 124.5 sq mi (322.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9055°N, 43.1448°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 94 km | 41 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 93 km | 26 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 115 km | 26 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 60 km | 18 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 37 km | 7 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 92 km | 19 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 57 km | 17 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 103 km | 18 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 98 km | 37 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 27 km NNW of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.6 | 107 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 4.8 in |
Zāwītah has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 42°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.0").