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Weather & Climate in Zaxo, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zaxo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,440 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Area | 17.2 sq mi (44.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1487°N, 42.6859°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 | 104 km | 41 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 140 km | 65 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 39 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 86 km | 7 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 107 km | 19 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 8 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 129 km | 37 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 8 km | 17 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 69 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in |
Zaxo has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 41°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.0").