Climate Insights for Gora

Soran District, Erbil Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low21°F low
Wettest
March
154 mm rain6 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gora is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 792 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 154 mm of rainfall. Gora 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. Gora experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Gora is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 31.2 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 6 in of rainfall. Gora 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 21°F. Gora experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -6°FebMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -5°MarMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 0°AprMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 4°MayMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 9°JunMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 14°JulMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 18°AugMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 18°SepMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°OctMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°NovMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 1°DecMax: 5°Average: 0°Min: -4°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°FAverage: 28°FMin: 21°FFebMax: 37°FAverage: 31°FMin: 24°FMarMax: 46°FAverage: 39°FMin: 32°FAprMax: 58°FAverage: 49°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 58°FJulMax: 88°FAverage: 77°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 89°FAverage: 77°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 67°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 52°FAverage: 43°FMin: 35°FDecMax: 40°FAverage: 33°FMin: 26°F
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Gora has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°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 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Gora has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 21°F and the daily average is 28°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°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: 147mmSnow: 124mmFebPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 79mmMarPrecipitation: 154mmSnow: 61mmAprPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 7mmMayPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 12mmDecPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 78mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 49inFebPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 31inMarPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 24inAprPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 5inDecPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 31in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Gora is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 792 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 154 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2 mm. That's 152 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. Gora receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 361cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 124cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Gora is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 31.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 6.1 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.1 in. That's 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. Gora receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 142in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 49in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Gora 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Gora 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 4mph, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-2°28°F
Feb-1°31°F
Mar4°39°F
Apr10°49°F
May15°59°F
Jun21°70°F
Jul25°77°F
Aug25°77°F
Sep20°69°F
Oct14°56°F
Nov6°43°F
Dec0°33°F

The best time to visit Gora is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 20 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°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 Gora is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 21°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 Gora 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 Gora 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
-6 °C21 °F
1 °C34 °F
5 km/h3 mph
147 mm5.8 in
124 cm49 in
Feb
-5 °C24 °F
3 °C37 °F
5 km/h3 mph
108 mm4.3 in
79 cm31 in
Mar
0 °C32 °F
8 °C46 °F
5 km/h3 mph
154 mm6 in
61 cm24 in
Apr
4 °C40 °F
14 °C58 °F
6 km/h4 mph
92 mm3.6 in
7 cm3 in
May
9 °C48 °F
20 °C68 °F
6 km/h4 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C58 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
20 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
28 mm1.1 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
1 °C35 °F
11 °C52 °F
5 km/h3 mph
69 mm2.7 in
12 cm5 in
Dec
-4 °C26 °F
5 °C40 °F
5 km/h3 mph
130 mm5.1 in
78 cm31 in