Climate Insights for As Samawah

Al-Samawa District, Muthanna Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
July
47°C peak116°F peak
Coldest
January
8°C low46°F low
Wettest
November
17 mm rain0.7 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in As Samawah is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 88 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 17 mm of rainfall. As Samawah 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 8°C.The climate in As Samawah is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 3.5 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 0.7 in of rainfall. As Samawah 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 46°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°FebMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°MarMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 14°AprMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 20°MayMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 25°JunMax: 45°Average: 37°Min: 29°JulMax: 47°Average: 39°Min: 31°AugMax: 47°Average: 39°Min: 31°SepMax: 43°Average: 35°Min: 27°OctMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 22°NovMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°DecMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°F120°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FFebMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 92°FAverage: 80°FMin: 67°FMayMax: 103°FAverage: 91°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 112°FAverage: 99°FMin: 85°FJulMax: 116°FAverage: 103°FMin: 88°FAugMax: 116°FAverage: 102°FMin: 88°FSepMax: 110°FAverage: 96°FMin: 81°FOctMax: 97°FAverage: 84°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°F
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Min

As Samawah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 47°C and an average of 39°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°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.As Samawah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 116°F and an average of 103°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°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: 11mmFebPrecipitation: 15mmMarPrecipitation: 16mmAprPrecipitation: 9mmMayPrecipitation: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 17mmDecPrecipitation: 15mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inMarPrecipitation: 0.6inAprPrecipitation: 0.4inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.6in
Precipitation

As Samawah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 88 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 17 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. 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.As Samawah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 0.7 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. 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: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

As Samawah 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 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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, 19km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.As Samawah is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect 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 4mph 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, 12mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan13°56°F
Feb15°60°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr27°80°F
May33°91°F
Jun37°99°F
Jul39°103°F
Aug39°102°F
Sep35°96°F
Oct29°84°F
Nov20°69°F
Dec15°58°F

The best time to visit As Samawah is during February, March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 16 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 47°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 As Samawah is during February, March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 116°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 46°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 As Samawah 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 As Samawah 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
8 °C46 °F
19 °C66 °F
13 km/h8 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
9 °C49 °F
21 °C70 °F
14 km/h9 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C58 °F
27 °C80 °F
16 km/h10 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C67 °F
33 °C92 °F
15 km/h9 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C78 °F
39 °C103 °F
16 km/h10 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
29 °C85 °F
45 °C112 °F
19 km/h12 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
31 °C88 °F
47 °C116 °F
20 km/h12 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
31 °C88 °F
47 °C116 °F
19 km/h12 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C81 °F
43 °C110 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
36 °C97 °F
13 km/h8 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C58 °F
27 °C80 °F
12 km/h8 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
10 °C49 °F
20 °C69 °F
13 km/h8 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in