Climate Insights for Abu Al-Khaseeb

Abu Al-Khassib District, Basra Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
July
48°C peak118°F peak
Coldest
January
9°C low48°F low
Wettest
November
47 mm rain1.8 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Abu Al-Khaseeb is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 163 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 47 mm of rainfall. Abu Al-Khaseeb is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Abu Al-Khaseeb is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 6.4 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 1.8 in of rainfall. Abu Al-Khaseeb is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 48°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°FebMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°MarMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°AprMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 21°MayMax: 41°Average: 34°Min: 26°JunMax: 46°Average: 39°Min: 31°JulMax: 48°Average: 40°Min: 32°AugMax: 47°Average: 40°Min: 32°SepMax: 44°Average: 36°Min: 27°OctMax: 37°Average: 29°Min: 21°NovMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°DecMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°F120°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 48°FFebMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 94°FAverage: 82°FMin: 69°FMayMax: 106°FAverage: 93°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 115°FAverage: 102°FMin: 87°FJulMax: 118°FAverage: 105°FMin: 90°FAugMax: 117°FAverage: 103°FMin: 89°FSepMax: 112°FAverage: 96°FMin: 81°FOctMax: 99°FAverage: 84°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°F
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Abu Al-Khaseeb has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 48°C and an average of 40°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Abu Al-Khaseeb has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 118°F and an average of 105°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 22mmFebPrecipitation: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 25mmAprPrecipitation: 9mmMayPrecipitation: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 47mmDecPrecipitation: 32mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inMarPrecipitation: 1inAprPrecipitation: 0.4inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 1.8inDecPrecipitation: 1.3in
Precipitation

Abu Al-Khaseeb is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 163 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 47 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. That's 47 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Abu Al-Khaseeb is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 6.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 1.9 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 21km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Abu Al-Khaseeb is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 14km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Abu Al-Khaseeb is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan14°57°F
Feb16°61°F
Mar21°70°F
Apr28°82°F
May34°93°F
Jun39°102°F
Jul40°105°F
Aug40°103°F
Sep36°96°F
Oct29°84°F
Nov21°70°F
Dec16°60°F

The best time to visit Abu Al-Khaseeb is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 48°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Abu Al-Khaseeb is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 118°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 48°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Abu Al-Khaseeb based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Abu Al-Khaseeb based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
9 °C48 °F
20 °C68 °F
14 km/h8 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
10 °C50 °F
22 °C72 °F
15 km/h9 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C58 °F
27 °C81 °F
16 km/h10 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C69 °F
34 °C94 °F
15 km/h9 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C80 °F
41 °C106 °F
17 km/h10 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
31 °C87 °F
46 °C115 °F
21 km/h13 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
32 °C90 °F
48 °C118 °F
20 km/h12 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
32 °C89 °F
47 °C117 °F
17 km/h10 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C81 °F
44 °C112 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C71 °F
37 °C99 °F
13 km/h8 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h8 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C51 °F
22 °C71 °F
13 km/h8 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in