Climate Insights for Hanaran Lower
Sulaymaniyah District, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Hanaran Lower is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 913 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 171 mm of rainfall. Hanaran Lower 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 -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 118cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Hanaran Lower is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 35.9 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 6.7 in of rainfall. Hanaran Lower 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 29°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 47in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Hanaran Lower has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 30°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°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.Hanaran Lower has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 100°F and an average of 86°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 37°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°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
Hanaran Lower is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 913 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 171 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 170 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 118cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 49cm.Hanaran Lower is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 6.7 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 47in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 19in.
Wind
Hanaran Lower 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 July, 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.Hanaran Lower 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 July, 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
The best time to visit Hanaran Lower is during May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 50 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 -2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Hanaran Lower is during 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 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 100°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 29°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 Hanaran Lower 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 Hanaran Lower 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.