Climate Insights for Al Abtiyah

Al-Salman District, Muthanna Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
July
45°C peak113°F peak
Coldest
January
7°C low44°F low
Wettest
November
27 mm rain1.1 in rain
Best to Visit
March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Al Abtiyah is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 105 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 27 mm of rainfall. Al Abtiyah 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 7°C.The climate in Al Abtiyah is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 4.1 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 1.1 in of rainfall. Al Abtiyah 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 44°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°FebMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°MarMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 13°AprMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 18°MayMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 24°JunMax: 43°Average: 36°Min: 28°JulMax: 45°Average: 38°Min: 30°AugMax: 45°Average: 37°Min: 29°SepMax: 42°Average: 34°Min: 26°OctMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 20°NovMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°DecMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°F120°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FFebMax: 69°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 56°FAprMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°FMayMax: 101°FAverage: 89°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 110°FAverage: 97°FMin: 82°FJulMax: 113°FAverage: 100°FMin: 85°FAugMax: 113°FAverage: 99°FMin: 84°FSepMax: 107°FAverage: 93°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 95°FAverage: 81°FMin: 68°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°F
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Al Abtiyah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 45°C and an average of 38°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 12°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.Al Abtiyah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 113°F and an average of 100°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 54°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 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14mmFebPrecipitation: 14mmMarPrecipitation: 15mmAprPrecipitation: 11mmMayPrecipitation: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 27mmDecPrecipitation: 20mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inMarPrecipitation: 0.6inAprPrecipitation: 0.4inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 1.1inDecPrecipitation: 0.8in
Precipitation

Al Abtiyah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 105 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 27 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. That's 27 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.Al Abtiyah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 1.1 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Al Abtiyah is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Al Abtiyah is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 3mph 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, 11mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan12°54°F
Feb14°58°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr26°78°F
May32°89°F
Jun36°97°F
Jul38°100°F
Aug37°99°F
Sep34°93°F
Oct27°81°F
Nov19°67°F
Dec14°57°F

The best time to visit Al Abtiyah is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 21 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 45°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Al Abtiyah is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 113°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 44°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 Al Abtiyah 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 Al Abtiyah 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
7 °C44 °F
18 °C65 °F
13 km/h8 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
8 °C47 °F
21 °C69 °F
14 km/h9 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C56 °F
26 °C79 °F
16 km/h10 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C65 °F
32 °C90 °F
15 km/h9 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
39 °C101 °F
15 km/h10 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
28 °C82 °F
43 °C110 °F
18 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
30 °C85 °F
45 °C113 °F
18 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
29 °C84 °F
45 °C113 °F
17 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
42 °C107 °F
14 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C68 °F
35 °C95 °F
13 km/h8 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
25 °C78 °F
13 km/h8 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
9 °C47 °F
20 °C67 °F
13 km/h8 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in