Climate Insights for Balmad
Ranya District, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Balmad is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 856 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 164 mm of rainfall. Balmad 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 -1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 117cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Balmad is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 33.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6.5 in of rainfall. Balmad 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 31°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 46in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Balmad has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 31°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 4°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.Balmad has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 102°F and an average of 88°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 39°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 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Balmad is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 856 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 164 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 164 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 117cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 51cm.Balmad is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6.5 in of rainfall. March 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 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 46in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 20in.
Wind
Balmad 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 July, 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.Balmad 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 July, 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
The best time to visit Balmad is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 58 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Balmad is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 102°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 31°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balmad 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 Balmad 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.