Climate Insights for Ardawel
Mergasur District, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Ardawel is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1,091 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 226 mm of rainfall. Ardawel is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Ardawel experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Ardawel is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 43 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 8.9 in of rainfall. Ardawel is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°F. Ardawel experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Ardawel has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Ardawel has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 73°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 17°F and the daily average is 25°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°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
Ardawel is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,091 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 91 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 226 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 225 mm 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. Ardawel receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 505cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 171cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Ardawel is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 43 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 8.9 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 8.9 in 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. Ardawel receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 199in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 67in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Ardawel is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Ardawel is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Ardawel is during June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 6 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Ardawel is during June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 17°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 Ardawel 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 Ardawel 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.