Climate Insights for Banah Sur
Pshdar District, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Banah Sur is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 772 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 141 mm of rainfall. Banah Sur 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 -6°C. Banah Sur experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Banah Sur is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 30.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5.6 in of rainfall. Banah Sur 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 22°F. Banah Sur experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Banah Sur has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°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 -6°C and the daily average is -2°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.Banah Sur has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°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 22°F and the daily average is 29°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Banah Sur is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 772 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 141 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 140 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. Banah Sur receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 283cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 108cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Banah Sur is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.6 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 5.5 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. Banah Sur receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 111in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 42in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Banah Sur 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.Banah Sur 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 5mph, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Banah Sur 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 20 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 -6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Banah Sur 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 0.8 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 22°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 Banah Sur 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 Banah Sur 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.