Climate Insights for Ahmadawa

Penjwen District, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
36°C peak97°F peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low24°F low
Wettest
January
150 mm rain5.9 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ahmadawa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 808 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 150 mm of rainfall. Ahmadawa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Ahmadawa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Ahmadawa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 31.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5.9 in of rainfall. Ahmadawa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 24°F. Ahmadawa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 0°Min: -4°FebMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -4°MarMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 2°AprMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 6°MayMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 10°JunMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 15°JulMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 19°AugMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 18°SepMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 13°OctMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 8°NovMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 3°DecMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 41°FAverage: 33°FMin: 24°FFebMax: 44°FAverage: 35°FMin: 25°FMarMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 35°FAprMax: 64°FAverage: 54°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 75°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 96°FAverage: 83°FMin: 66°FAugMax: 97°FAverage: 82°FMin: 65°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 73°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 60°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 58°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FDecMax: 47°FAverage: 38°FMin: 29°F
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Min

Ahmadawa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 0°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.Ahmadawa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 73°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 82°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 24°F and the daily average is 33°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 150mmSnow: 87mmFebPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 67mmMarPrecipitation: 148mmSnow: 15mmAprPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 38mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 34inFebPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 26inMarPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 6inAprPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 15in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Ahmadawa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 808 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 150 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 150 mm less than January, 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. Ahmadawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 213cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 87cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Ahmadawa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 31.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 5.9 in less than January, 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. Ahmadawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 84in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 34in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Ahmadawa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Ahmadawa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan0°33°F
Feb2°35°F
Mar7°45°F
Apr12°54°F
May17°63°F
Jun24°75°F
Jul28°83°F
Aug28°82°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct16°60°F
Nov8°47°F
Dec3°38°F

The best time to visit Ahmadawa is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 19 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Ahmadawa is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 97°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 24°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ahmadawa 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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 Ahmadawa 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
-4 °C24 °F
5 °C41 °F
7 km/h4 mph
150 mm5.9 in
87 cm34 in
Feb
-4 °C25 °F
7 °C44 °F
7 km/h4 mph
136 mm5.4 in
67 cm26 in
Mar
2 °C35 °F
12 °C53 °F
8 km/h5 mph
148 mm5.8 in
15 cm6 in
Apr
6 °C42 °F
18 °C64 °F
8 km/h5 mph
94 mm3.7 in
3 cm1 in
May
10 °C50 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h5 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C66 °F
36 °C96 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C65 °F
36 °C97 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
23 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C37 °F
14 °C58 °F
7 km/h4 mph
75 mm2.9 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
-1 °C29 °F
8 °C47 °F
7 km/h4 mph
126 mm5 in
38 cm15 in