Climate Insights for Ash Shawmalī

Western Al-Hamzah District, Babil Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
July
47°C peak116°F peak
Coldest
January
8°C low46°F low
Wettest
November
23 mm rain0.9 in rain
Best to Visit
March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ash Shawmalī is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 121 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 23 mm of rainfall. Ash Shawmalī 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 Ash Shawmalī is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 4.8 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 0.9 in of rainfall. Ash Shawmalī 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: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°AprMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°MayMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 25°JunMax: 44°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: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°DecMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°F120°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 66°FAverage: 55°FMin: 46°FFebMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 48°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 57°FAprMax: 91°FAverage: 79°FMin: 67°FMayMax: 102°FAverage: 91°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 112°FAverage: 99°FMin: 85°FJulMax: 116°FAverage: 103°FMin: 89°FAugMax: 116°FAverage: 102°FMin: 88°FSepMax: 110°FAverage: 95°FMin: 81°FOctMax: 97°FAverage: 83°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°F
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Ash Shawmalī 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.Ash Shawmalī 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 55°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: 15mmFebPrecipitation: 21mmMarPrecipitation: 21mmAprPrecipitation: 14mmMayPrecipitation: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 23mmDecPrecipitation: 21mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inMarPrecipitation: 0.8inAprPrecipitation: 0.5inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inDecPrecipitation: 0.8in
Precipitation

Ash Shawmalī is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 121 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 23 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 23 mm 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.Ash Shawmalī is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 0.9 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 0.9 in 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Ash Shawmalī 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 19km/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 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Ash Shawmalī 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, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 8mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan13°55°F
Feb15°59°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr26°79°F
May33°91°F
Jun37°99°F
Jul39°103°F
Aug39°102°F
Sep35°95°F
Oct29°83°F
Nov20°68°F
Dec15°58°F

The best time to visit Ash Shawmalī is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 22 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 Ash Shawmalī is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 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 Ash Shawmalī 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 Ash Shawmalī 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
12 km/h8 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
9 °C48 °F
21 °C69 °F
13 km/h8 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C57 °F
26 °C79 °F
15 km/h9 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C67 °F
33 °C91 °F
14 km/h9 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
39 °C102 °F
15 km/h10 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
29 °C85 °F
44 °C112 °F
19 km/h12 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
31 °C89 °F
47 °C116 °F
19 km/h12 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
31 °C88 °F
47 °C116 °F
18 km/h11 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
12 km/h8 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C58 °F
26 °C80 °F
12 km/h7 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
10 °C49 °F
20 °C69 °F
12 km/h8 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in