Climate Insights for Darnesa

Çey Koyu Arazi, Amadiya District, Duhok Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
33°C peak92°F peak
Coldest
January
-8°C low17°F low
Wettest
March
228 mm rain9 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Darnesa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1,124 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 228 mm of rainfall. Darnesa 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 -8°C. Darnesa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Darnesa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 44.3 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 9 in of rainfall. Darnesa 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 17°F. Darnesa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 2°Average: -3°Min: -8°FebMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -6°MarMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: -1°AprMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 3°MayMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 8°JunMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 13°JulMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 17°AugMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 17°SepMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 12°OctMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 7°NovMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 0°DecMax: 5°Average: 0°Min: -5°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 35°FAverage: 26°FMin: 17°FFebMax: 38°FAverage: 30°FMin: 22°FMarMax: 46°FAverage: 39°FMin: 30°FAprMax: 60°FAverage: 50°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 79°FMin: 63°FAugMax: 92°FAverage: 79°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 71°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 54°FAverage: 44°FMin: 33°FDecMax: 41°FAverage: 32°FMin: 22°F
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Darnesa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°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 -8°C and the daily average is -3°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.Darnesa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 75°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 17°F and the daily average is 26°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 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 189mmSnow: 159mmFebPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 96mmMarPrecipitation: 228mmSnow: 74mmAprPrecipitation: 142mmSnow: 6mmMayPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 10mmDecPrecipitation: 170mmSnow: 94mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48in50in52in54in56in58in60in62inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.4inSnow (in): 63inFebPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 38inMarPrecipitation: 9inSnow (in): 29inAprPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 4inDecPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 37in
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Darnesa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,124 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 228 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 227 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. Darnesa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 440cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 159cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Darnesa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 9 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 8.9 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. Darnesa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 173in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 63in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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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

Darnesa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 March, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Darnesa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. 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 March, 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-3°26°F
Feb-1°30°F
Mar4°39°F
Apr10°50°F
May16°60°F
Jun22°72°F
Jul26°79°F
Aug26°79°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct14°58°F
Nov6°44°F
Dec0°32°F

The best time to visit Darnesa 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 34 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 -8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Darnesa 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 1.3 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 17°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 Darnesa 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 Darnesa 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
-8 °C17 °F
2 °C35 °F
5 km/h3 mph
189 mm7.4 in
159 cm63 in
Feb
-6 °C22 °F
3 °C38 °F
4 km/h3 mph
134 mm5.3 in
96 cm38 in
Mar
-1 °C30 °F
8 °C46 °F
4 km/h3 mph
228 mm9 in
74 cm29 in
Apr
3 °C38 °F
15 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
142 mm5.6 in
6 cm3 in
May
8 °C47 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C63 °F
33 °C91 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C62 °F
33 °C92 °F
7 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
0 °C33 °F
12 °C54 °F
5 km/h3 mph
109 mm4.3 in
10 cm4 in
Dec
-5 °C22 °F
5 °C41 °F
5 km/h3 mph
170 mm6.7 in
94 cm37 in