Climate Insights for Chimka

Erbil District, Erbil Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
43°C peak110°F peak
Coldest
January
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
March
92 mm rain3.6 in rain
Best to Visit
April, October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chimka is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 471 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 92 mm of rainfall. Chimka 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 4°C.The climate in Chimka is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 18.5 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3.6 in of rainfall. Chimka 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 39°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 4°FebMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°MarMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°AprMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°MayMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°JunMax: 40°Average: 33°Min: 25°JulMax: 43°Average: 36°Min: 28°AugMax: 43°Average: 36°Min: 27°SepMax: 39°Average: 31°Min: 22°OctMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°NovMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°DecMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FFebMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FMarMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 91°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°FJunMax: 104°FAverage: 91°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 110°FAverage: 97°FMin: 82°FAugMax: 110°FAverage: 96°FMin: 81°FSepMax: 102°FAverage: 87°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 75°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 72°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FDecMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 43°F
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Chimka has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 43°C and an average of 36°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 8°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.Chimka has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 110°F and an average of 96°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 47°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.2inFebPrecipitation: 2.8inMarPrecipitation: 3.6inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inMayPrecipitation: 1inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inNovPrecipitation: 2.2inDecPrecipitation: 3.2in
Precipitation

Chimka is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 471 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 92 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 92 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.Chimka is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 3.6 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Chimka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Chimka is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. 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 4mph, 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

Jan8°47°F
Feb10°51°F
Mar15°59°F
Apr20°69°F
May26°79°F
Jun33°91°F
Jul36°97°F
Aug36°96°F
Sep31°87°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov16°60°F
Dec11°51°F

The best time to visit Chimka is during April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 40 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 43°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Chimka is during April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 110°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 39°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 Chimka 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 Chimka 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
4 °C39 °F
14 °C57 °F
7 km/h5 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
5 °C41 °F
16 °C60 °F
7 km/h4 mph
72 mm2.8 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C49 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
19 °C66 °F
33 °C91 °F
9 km/h5 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
40 °C104 °F
9 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
28 °C82 °F
43 °C110 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C81 °F
43 °C110 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
39 °C102 °F
7 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C62 °F
31 °C89 °F
7 km/h5 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
10 °C50 °F
22 °C72 °F
7 km/h4 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C43 °F
16 °C60 °F
7 km/h4 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in