Climate Insights for Asterokan

Pshdar District, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
33°C peak92°F peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low23°F low
Wettest
January
194 mm rain7.6 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Asterokan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1,044 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 194 mm of rainfall. Asterokan 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 -5°C. Asterokan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Asterokan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 41.1 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 7.6 in of rainfall. Asterokan 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 23°F. Asterokan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -5°FebMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -4°MarMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 1°AprMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 6°MayMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 10°JunMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 15°JulMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°AugMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°SepMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 14°OctMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°NovMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°DecMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 37°FAverage: 30°FMin: 23°FFebMax: 39°FAverage: 33°FMin: 25°FMarMax: 48°FAverage: 42°FMin: 34°FAprMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°FAugMax: 92°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 54°FAverage: 45°FMin: 37°FDecMax: 42°FAverage: 35°FMin: 28°F
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Asterokan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Asterokan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 30°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 194mmSnow: 144mmFebPrecipitation: 148mmSnow: 96mmMarPrecipitation: 185mmSnow: 56mmAprPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 7mmMayPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 12mmDecPrecipitation: 169mmSnow: 85mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48in50in52in54in56inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.6inSnow (in): 57inFebPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 38inMarPrecipitation: 7.3inSnow (in): 22inAprPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 5inDecPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 33in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Asterokan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,044 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 194 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2 mm. That's 192 mm less than January, 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. Asterokan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 401cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 144cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Asterokan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7.6 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 7.6 in less than January, 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. Asterokan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 158in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 57in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Asterokan 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 June, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Asterokan 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 June, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-1°30°F
Feb0°33°F
Mar5°42°F
Apr11°52°F
May16°61°F
Jun22°72°F
Jul26°79°F
Aug26°79°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct15°58°F
Nov7°45°F
Dec2°35°F

The best time to visit Asterokan is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 28 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Asterokan is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 92°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 23°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 Asterokan 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 Asterokan 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C23 °F
3 °C37 °F
5 km/h3 mph
194 mm7.6 in
144 cm57 in
Feb
-4 °C25 °F
4 °C39 °F
5 km/h3 mph
148 mm5.8 in
96 cm38 in
Mar
1 °C34 °F
9 °C48 °F
5 km/h3 mph
185 mm7.3 in
56 cm22 in
Apr
6 °C42 °F
15 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
121 mm4.7 in
7 cm3 in
May
10 °C50 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C66 °F
33 °C91 °F
7 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C66 °F
33 °C92 °F
6 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C58 °F
29 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C37 °F
12 °C54 °F
5 km/h3 mph
95 mm3.7 in
12 cm5 in
Dec
-2 °C28 °F
6 °C42 °F
5 km/h3 mph
169 mm6.6 in
85 cm33 in