Climate Insights for Ash Shaţrah

Al-Shatra District, Muḩāfaz̧at Dhī Qār, Iraq

Hottest
July
47°C peak
Coldest
January
8°C low
Wettest
November
33mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ash Shaţrah is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 144mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Ash Shaţrah 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 8° Feb Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Mar Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 14° Apr Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 20° May Max: 40° Average: 33° Min: 26° Jun Max: 45° Average: 38° Min: 30° Jul Max: 47° Average: 40° Min: 32° Aug Max: 47° Average: 40° Min: 32° Sep Max: 44° Average: 36° Min: 28° Oct Max: 37° Average: 29° Min: 22° Nov Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Dec Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min

Ash Shaţrah 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 40°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 14°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 14mm Feb Precipitation: 23mm Mar Precipitation: 24mm Apr Precipitation: 14mm May Precipitation: 6mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 7mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 23mm
Precipitation

Ash Shaţrah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 144mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 33mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 33mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 24km/h Apr Wind Speed: 23km/h May Wind Speed: 25km/h Jun Wind Speed: 30km/h Jul Wind Speed: 30km/h Aug Wind Speed: 27km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Ash Shaţrah is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 30km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 20km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 29km/h in summer, 21km/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 Ash Shaţrah, which began on March 20, 2026. Ash Shaţrah 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 July at around 47°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 40°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 44mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 30 to 47°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 44°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 40mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 60mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 14°
Feb 16°
Mar 21°
Apr 27°
May 33°
Jun 38°
Jul 40°
Aug 40°
Sep 36°
Oct 29°
Nov 20°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Ash Shaţrah 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 26mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ash Shaţrah 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
8 °C
19 °C
20 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Feb
10 °C
22 °C
22 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
27 °C
24 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
33 °C
23 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
40 °C
25 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jun
30 °C
45 °C
30 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
32 °C
47 °C
30 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
32 °C
47 °C
27 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
28 °C
44 °C
25 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
37 °C
20 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
21 °C
18 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
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