Climate Insights for Hazar Kani
Chamchamal District, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Hazar Kani is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 684 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 132 mm of rainfall. Hazar Kani 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. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Hazar Kani is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 26.9 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 5.2 in of rainfall. Hazar Kani 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 35°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Hazar Kani has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 41°C and an average of 33°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 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.Hazar Kani has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 106°F and an average of 92°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 44°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
Hazar Kani is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 684 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 132 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 132 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 7cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Hazar Kani is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 5.2 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 3in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Hazar Kani 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 9km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Hazar Kani is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Hazar Kani is during April, 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 41°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 Hazar Kani is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 106°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 35°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 Hazar Kani 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 Hazar Kani 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.