Climate Insights for ‘Aqrah

Akre District, Muḩāfaz̧at Nīnawá, Iraq

Hottest
August
40°C peak
Coldest
January
0°C low
Wettest
March
162mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in ‘Aqrah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 780mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 162mm of rainfall. ‘Aqrah 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Feb Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 2° Mar Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 6° Apr Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 10° May Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 15° Jun Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 20° Jul Max: 40° Average: 33° Min: 24° Aug Max: 40° Average: 33° Min: 24° Sep Max: 36° Average: 28° Min: 19° Oct Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 14° Nov Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 7° Dec Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

‘Aqrah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 9mm Mar Precipitation: 162mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow

‘Aqrah is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 780mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 162mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 162mm less than March, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 30cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 15cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

‘Aqrah is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 8km/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 9km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in ‘Aqrah, which began on March 20, 2026. ‘Aqrah is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 40°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 289mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 40°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 4mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 36°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 122mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 366mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Expect around 29cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 12°
Apr 17°
May 22°
Jun 29°
Jul 33°
Aug 33°
Sep 28°
Oct 21°
Nov 13°
Dec

The best time to visit ‘Aqrah is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 54mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 40°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. 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 ‘Aqrah 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C
10 °C
8 km/h
146 mm
15 cm
Feb
2 °C
13 °C
9 km/h
99 mm
9 cm
Mar Current
6 °C
16 °C
10 km/h
162 mm
1 cm
Apr
10 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
36 °C
13 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
40 °C
13 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
40 °C
13 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
36 °C
12 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
19 °C
9 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Dec
3 °C
13 °C
9 km/h
121 mm
5 cm
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