Climate Insights for Gafka Sufla

Batifa District, Duhok Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
38°C peak101°F peak
Coldest
January
0°C low31°F low
Wettest
March
166 mm rain6.6 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gafka Sufla is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 780 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 166 mm of rainfall. Gafka Sufla 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Gafka Sufla is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 30.7 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 6.6 in of rainfall. Gafka Sufla 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. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°FebMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 1°MarMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°AprMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 9°MayMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 13°JunMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 19°JulMax: 38°Average: 31°Min: 22°AugMax: 38°Average: 31°Min: 22°SepMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 18°OctMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 12°NovMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 6°DecMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 48°FAverage: 40°FMin: 31°FFebMax: 52°FAverage: 43°FMin: 34°FMarMax: 59°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 48°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 56°FJunMax: 94°FAverage: 81°FMin: 66°FJulMax: 101°FAverage: 88°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 101°FAverage: 88°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 93°FAverage: 79°FMin: 64°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 64°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 53°FAverage: 44°FMin: 36°F
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Gafka Sufla has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 31°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°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.Gafka Sufla has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 101°F and an average of 88°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 40°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 21mmFebPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 166mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 4inMarPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 4in
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Gafka Sufla is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 780 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 166 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 166 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 43cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 21cm.Gafka Sufla is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 6.5 in of rainfall. January 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 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 17in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Gafka Sufla is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Gafka Sufla 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 November, 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

Jan4°40°F
Feb6°43°F
Mar10°51°F
Apr16°60°F
May21°70°F
Jun27°81°F
Jul31°88°F
Aug31°88°F
Sep26°79°F
Oct19°67°F
Nov12°53°F
Dec7°44°F

The best time to visit Gafka Sufla 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 59 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 38°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Gafka Sufla 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 101°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 Gafka Sufla 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 Gafka Sufla 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
0 °C31 °F
9 °C48 °F
6 km/h4 mph
136 mm5.3 in
21 cm8 in
Feb
1 °C34 °F
11 °C52 °F
6 km/h4 mph
94 mm3.7 in
11 cm4 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
15 °C59 °F
7 km/h4 mph
166 mm6.6 in
1 cm1 in
Apr
9 °C48 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C56 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h5 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C66 °F
34 °C94 °F
8 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
38 °C101 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
38 °C101 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C64 °F
34 °C93 °F
7 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
26 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
18 °C64 °F
6 km/h4 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
2 °C36 °F
12 °C53 °F
6 km/h4 mph
120 mm4.7 in
9 cm4 in