Climate Insights for Amarah

Amarah District, Maysan Governorate, Iraq

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

Climate Overview

The climate in Amarah is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 216 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 46 mm of rainfall. Amarah 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 Amarah is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 8.5 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 1.8 in of rainfall. Amarah 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: 19°Average: 13°Min: 9°FebMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°MarMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 14°AprMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 20°MayMax: 40°Average: 33°Min: 26°JunMax: 46°Average: 38°Min: 30°JulMax: 48°Average: 40°Min: 32°AugMax: 48°Average: 40°Min: 32°SepMax: 44°Average: 36°Min: 28°OctMax: 37°Average: 29°Min: 22°NovMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°DecMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°F120°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 67°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FFebMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 92°FAverage: 80°FMin: 68°FMayMax: 105°FAverage: 92°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 115°FAverage: 101°FMin: 87°FJulMax: 118°FAverage: 105°FMin: 90°FAugMax: 118°FAverage: 104°FMin: 89°FSepMax: 111°FAverage: 96°FMin: 82°FOctMax: 99°FAverage: 84°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°F
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Amarah 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 13°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.Amarah 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 56°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 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 25mmFebPrecipitation: 32mmMarPrecipitation: 39mmAprPrecipitation: 20mmMayPrecipitation: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 5mmNovPrecipitation: 46mmDecPrecipitation: 41mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1inFebPrecipitation: 1.3inMarPrecipitation: 1.5inAprPrecipitation: 0.8inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.2inNovPrecipitation: 1.8inDecPrecipitation: 1.6in
Precipitation

Amarah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 216 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 46 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 mm. That's 46 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.Amarah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 1.8 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 in. That's 1.8 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: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Amarah is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 11km/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 12km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Amarah 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 June, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan13°56°F
Feb16°60°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr27°80°F
May33°92°F
Jun38°101°F
Jul40°105°F
Aug40°104°F
Sep36°96°F
Oct29°84°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec15°59°F

The best time to visit Amarah is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 39 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 Amarah is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 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 Amarah 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 Amarah 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
19 °C67 °F
11 km/h7 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
10 °C50 °F
22 °C71 °F
12 km/h8 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C58 °F
27 °C80 °F
13 km/h8 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C68 °F
34 °C92 °F
13 km/h8 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C78 °F
40 °C105 °F
15 km/h9 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
30 °C87 °F
46 °C115 °F
20 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
48 °C118 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
28 °C82 °F
44 °C111 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
37 °C99 °F
12 km/h7 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
10 °C51 °F
21 °C69 °F
11 km/h7 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in