Climate Insights for Barnaj

Al-Suwaira District, Wasit Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
July
47°C peak116°F peak
Coldest
January
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
March
37 mm rain1.5 in rain
Best to Visit
March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Barnaj is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 186 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 37 mm of rainfall. Barnaj 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 7°C.The climate in Barnaj is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 7.3 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.5 in of rainfall. Barnaj 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 45°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°FebMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°MarMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°AprMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 18°MayMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 24°JunMax: 44°Average: 37°Min: 29°JulMax: 47°Average: 39°Min: 31°AugMax: 46°Average: 39°Min: 31°SepMax: 43°Average: 35°Min: 27°OctMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 21°NovMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°DecMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°F120°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FFebMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FAprMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°FMayMax: 101°FAverage: 89°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 112°FAverage: 99°FMin: 84°FJulMax: 116°FAverage: 103°FMin: 89°FAugMax: 116°FAverage: 102°FMin: 88°FSepMax: 109°FAverage: 95°FMin: 81°FOctMax: 96°FAverage: 82°FMin: 70°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 49°F
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Barnaj has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°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 7°C and an average of 12°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.Barnaj has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°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 45°F and an average of 54°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: 22mmFebPrecipitation: 27mmMarPrecipitation: 37mmAprPrecipitation: 25mmMayPrecipitation: 7mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 34mmDecPrecipitation: 31mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inMarPrecipitation: 1.5inAprPrecipitation: 1inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 1.3inDecPrecipitation: 1.2in
Precipitation

Barnaj is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 186 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 37 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 37 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.Barnaj is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.5 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.5 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Barnaj is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 11km/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, 14km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Barnaj 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 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan12°54°F
Feb14°58°F
Mar19°67°F
Apr25°78°F
May32°89°F
Jun37°99°F
Jul39°103°F
Aug39°102°F
Sep35°95°F
Oct28°82°F
Nov19°67°F
Dec14°57°F

The best time to visit Barnaj is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 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 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Barnaj is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 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 45°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 Barnaj 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 Barnaj 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
7 °C45 °F
18 °C65 °F
12 km/h7 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
9 °C48 °F
20 °C68 °F
12 km/h7 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
14 km/h9 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C65 °F
32 °C90 °F
13 km/h8 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
39 °C101 °F
14 km/h9 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
29 °C84 °F
44 °C112 °F
17 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
31 °C89 °F
47 °C116 °F
18 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
31 °C88 °F
46 °C116 °F
17 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C81 °F
43 °C109 °F
15 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C70 °F
36 °C96 °F
12 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
26 °C79 °F
11 km/h7 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
9 °C49 °F
20 °C67 °F
12 km/h7 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in