Climate Insights for As Saqlawiyah
Al-Falujah District, Al-Anbar Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in As Saqlawiyah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 158 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 32 mm of rainfall. As Saqlawiyah 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 7°C.The climate in As Saqlawiyah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 6.2 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.3 in of rainfall. As Saqlawiyah 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 44°F.
Temperature
As Saqlawiyah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 45°C and an average of 37°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°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.As Saqlawiyah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 112°F and an average of 99°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°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
As Saqlawiyah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 158 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 32 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 32 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.As Saqlawiyah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 6.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.3 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.3 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.
Wind
As Saqlawiyah 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 July, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.As Saqlawiyah 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 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 5mph 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, 11mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit As Saqlawiyah is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 26 mm per month. By contrast, August 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 As Saqlawiyah is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 112°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 As Saqlawiyah 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 Saqlawiyah 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.