Climate Insights for Great Ilinjagh

Koy Sinjaq District, Erbil Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
42°C peak108°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
January
101 mm rain4 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Great Ilinjagh is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 559 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 101 mm of rainfall. Great Ilinjagh 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 2°C.The climate in Great Ilinjagh is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 22 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4 in of rainfall. Great Ilinjagh 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 36°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 2°FebMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 4°MarMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°AprMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 12°MayMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°JunMax: 38°Average: 31°Min: 22°JulMax: 42°Average: 35°Min: 26°AugMax: 42°Average: 34°Min: 25°SepMax: 38°Average: 29°Min: 20°OctMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 15°NovMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 9°DecMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 5°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 55°FAverage: 45°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 58°FAverage: 48°FMin: 39°FMarMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 62°FJunMax: 101°FAverage: 87°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 108°FAverage: 94°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 108°FAverage: 93°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 100°FAverage: 84°FMin: 69°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 72°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FDecMax: 59°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°F
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Great Ilinjagh has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Great Ilinjagh has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 72°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 108°F and an average of 93°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 1mm
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Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0in
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Great Ilinjagh is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 559 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 101 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 101 mm less than January, 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.Great Ilinjagh is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 4 in less than January, 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: 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: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Great Ilinjagh 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 December, 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.Great Ilinjagh 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 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

Jan7°45°F
Feb9°48°F
Mar13°56°F
Apr19°66°F
May24°76°F
Jun31°87°F
Jul35°94°F
Aug34°93°F
Sep29°84°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov14°58°F
Dec9°49°F

The best time to visit Great Ilinjagh is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 34 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 42°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Great Ilinjagh is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 108°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°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 Great Ilinjagh 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 Great Ilinjagh 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
2 °C36 °F
13 °C55 °F
6 km/h4 mph
101 mm4 in
2 cm1 in
Feb
4 °C39 °F
14 °C58 °F
6 km/h4 mph
93 mm3.7 in
2 cm1 in
Mar
8 °C46 °F
19 °C66 °F
7 km/h4 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C53 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C62 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h5 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
38 °C101 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C78 °F
42 °C108 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
42 °C108 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C69 °F
38 °C100 °F
7 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C48 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
5 °C41 °F
15 °C59 °F
6 km/h4 mph
98 mm3.9 in
1 cm0 in