Climate Insights for Kalashera Upper
Dokan District, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Kalashera Upper is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 741 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 140 mm of rainfall. Kalashera Upper 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 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Kalashera Upper is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 29.2 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 5.5 in of rainfall. Kalashera Upper 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 34°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Kalashera Upper has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°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 1°C and an average of 6°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.Kalashera Upper has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 105°F and an average of 91°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 43°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 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kalashera Upper is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 741 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 140 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 140 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 10cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Kalashera Upper is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 5.5 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 5.5 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 4in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Kalashera Upper 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 7km/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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kalashera 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 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 Kalashera Upper is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 54 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 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Kalashera Upper is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 105°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 34°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 Kalashera 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 Kalashera 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.