Climate Insights for Badawa

Pshdar District, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
36°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
January
-3°C low26°F low
Wettest
March
164 mm rain6.5 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Badawa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 872 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 164 mm of rainfall. Badawa 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 -3°C. Badawa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Badawa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 34.3 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 6.5 in of rainfall. Badawa 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 26°F. Badawa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 1°Min: -3°FebMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -2°MarMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°AprMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 7°MayMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 11°JunMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 16°JulMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 20°AugMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 20°SepMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 15°OctMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°NovMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 4°DecMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 41°FAverage: 33°FMin: 26°FFebMax: 44°FAverage: 36°FMin: 28°FMarMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 37°FAprMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 95°FAverage: 83°FMin: 68°FAugMax: 96°FAverage: 83°FMin: 67°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 74°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 58°FAverage: 48°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 47°FAverage: 38°FMin: 31°F
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Badawa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Badawa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 83°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 33°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°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: 163mmSnow: 85mmFebPrecipitation: 138mmSnow: 62mmMarPrecipitation: 164mmSnow: 15mmAprPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 146mmSnow: 41mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 34inFebPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 25inMarPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 6inAprPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 16in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Badawa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 872 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 164 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 164 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. Badawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 209cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 85cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Badawa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 6.5 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 6.5 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. Badawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 82in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 34in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/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

Badawa 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Badawa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan1°33°F
Feb2°36°F
Mar7°45°F
Apr13°55°F
May18°64°F
Jun24°76°F
Jul28°83°F
Aug28°83°F
Sep23°74°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov9°48°F
Dec4°38°F

The best time to visit Badawa is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 20 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Badawa is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 96°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 26°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 Badawa 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 Badawa 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
-3 °C26 °F
5 °C41 °F
5 km/h3 mph
163 mm6.4 in
85 cm34 in
Feb
-2 °C28 °F
7 °C44 °F
5 km/h3 mph
138 mm5.4 in
62 cm25 in
Mar
3 °C37 °F
12 °C53 °F
5 km/h3 mph
164 mm6.5 in
15 cm6 in
Apr
7 °C44 °F
18 °C65 °F
6 km/h3 mph
96 mm3.8 in
2 cm1 in
May
11 °C52 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
20 °C68 °F
35 °C95 °F
7 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C67 °F
36 °C96 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
23 °C74 °F
6 km/h4 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C38 °F
14 °C58 °F
5 km/h3 mph
82 mm3.2 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
-1 °C31 °F
8 °C47 °F
5 km/h3 mph
146 mm5.8 in
41 cm16 in