Climate Insights for Ishan al Wadi

Qal'at Saleh District, Maysan Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
July
48°C peak118°F peak
Coldest
January
9°C low48°F low
Wettest
November
43 mm rain1.7 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ishan al Wadi is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 194 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 43 mm of rainfall. Ishan al Wadi is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Ishan al Wadi is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 7.6 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 1.7 in of rainfall. Ishan al Wadi is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 48°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°FebMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°MarMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°AprMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 20°MayMax: 41°Average: 33°Min: 26°JunMax: 46°Average: 38°Min: 31°JulMax: 48°Average: 40°Min: 33°AugMax: 48°Average: 40°Min: 32°SepMax: 44°Average: 36°Min: 28°OctMax: 37°Average: 29°Min: 22°NovMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°DecMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 11°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°F120°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 48°FFebMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 93°FAverage: 81°FMin: 68°FMayMax: 105°FAverage: 92°FMin: 79°FJunMax: 115°FAverage: 101°FMin: 87°FJulMax: 118°FAverage: 105°FMin: 91°FAugMax: 118°FAverage: 104°FMin: 90°FSepMax: 112°FAverage: 96°FMin: 82°FOctMax: 99°FAverage: 84°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°F
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Ishan al Wadi has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 48°C and an average of 40°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°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.Ishan al Wadi has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 118°F and an average of 105°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 57°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 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 23mmFebPrecipitation: 29mmMarPrecipitation: 34mmAprPrecipitation: 20mmMayPrecipitation: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 5mmNovPrecipitation: 43mmDecPrecipitation: 33mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inAprPrecipitation: 0.8inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.2inNovPrecipitation: 1.7inDecPrecipitation: 1.3in
Precipitation

Ishan al Wadi is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 194 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 43 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. That's 43 mm less than November, 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.Ishan al Wadi is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 1.7 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 1.7 in less than November, 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/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Ishan al Wadi is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Ishan al Wadi is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan14°57°F
Feb16°60°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr27°81°F
May33°92°F
Jun38°101°F
Jul40°105°F
Aug40°104°F
Sep36°96°F
Oct29°84°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec15°60°F

The best time to visit Ishan al Wadi is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 48°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Ishan al Wadi is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 118°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 48°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 Ishan al Wadi 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 Ishan al Wadi 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
9 °C48 °F
20 °C67 °F
11 km/h7 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
10 °C50 °F
22 °C71 °F
11 km/h7 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C58 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h8 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C68 °F
34 °C93 °F
12 km/h7 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
41 °C105 °F
14 km/h9 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
31 °C87 °F
46 °C115 °F
19 km/h12 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
33 °C91 °F
48 °C118 °F
18 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
32 °C90 °F
48 °C118 °F
15 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
28 °C82 °F
44 °C112 °F
14 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
37 °C99 °F
11 km/h7 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C51 °F
21 °C70 °F
10 km/h6 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in