Climate Insights for Hanara Upper
Harir District, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Hanara Upper is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 868 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 154 mm of rainfall. Hanara Upper 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 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Hanara Upper is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 34.2 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 6.1 in of rainfall. Hanara Upper 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 33°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Hanara Upper has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 5°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.Hanara Upper has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 90°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 42°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
Hanara Upper is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 868 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72 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 July, with just 0 mm. That's 154 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 27cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.Hanara Upper is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 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 July, with just 0 in. That's 6.1 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 10in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.
Wind
Hanara Upper 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.Hanara Upper 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Hanara Upper is during May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 45 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Hanara Upper is during May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 103°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 33°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 Hanara Upper 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 Hanara Upper 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.