Climate Insights for Kalar

Kalar District, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
45°C peak112°F peak
Coldest
January
5°C low42°F low
Wettest
March
96 mm rain3.8 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kalar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 507 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 96 mm of rainfall. Kalar 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 5°C.The climate in Kalar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 20 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3.8 in of rainfall. Kalar 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 42°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°FebMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°MarMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°AprMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 15°MayMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 20°JunMax: 42°Average: 34°Min: 25°JulMax: 44°Average: 37°Min: 28°AugMax: 45°Average: 37°Min: 28°SepMax: 40°Average: 32°Min: 24°OctMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 19°NovMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°DecMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°F120°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 59°FAverage: 50°FMin: 42°FFebMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FMarMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 59°FMayMax: 95°FAverage: 82°FMin: 68°FJunMax: 107°FAverage: 94°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 112°FAverage: 99°FMin: 83°FAugMax: 112°FAverage: 98°FMin: 83°FSepMax: 104°FAverage: 90°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 91°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°FNovMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FDecMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 46°F
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Kalar has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 45°C and an average of 37°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 10°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.Kalar has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 112°F and an average of 98°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 50°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 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 82mmFebPrecipitation: 88mmMarPrecipitation: 96mmAprPrecipitation: 49mmMayPrecipitation: 17mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 15mmNovPrecipitation: 64mmDecPrecipitation: 95mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.2inFebPrecipitation: 3.5inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inAprPrecipitation: 1.9inMayPrecipitation: 0.7inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.6inNovPrecipitation: 2.5inDecPrecipitation: 3.7in
Precipitation

Kalar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 507 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 96 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 96 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.Kalar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3.8 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 3.8 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
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Kalar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Kalar is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan10°50°F
Feb11°52°F
Mar16°61°F
Apr22°71°F
May28°82°F
Jun34°94°F
Jul37°99°F
Aug37°98°F
Sep32°90°F
Oct25°78°F
Nov17°63°F
Dec12°53°F

The best time to visit Kalar is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 70 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 45°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Kalar is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 112°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 42°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kalar 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 Kalar 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
5 °C42 °F
15 °C59 °F
10 km/h6 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
7 °C44 °F
16 °C62 °F
10 km/h6 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C51 °F
21 °C70 °F
10 km/h6 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C59 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C68 °F
35 °C95 °F
12 km/h7 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C78 °F
42 °C107 °F
12 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
28 °C83 °F
44 °C112 °F
12 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
28 °C83 °F
45 °C112 °F
12 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
40 °C104 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C65 °F
33 °C91 °F
11 km/h7 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C54 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
8 °C46 °F
17 °C63 °F
9 km/h6 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in