Climate Insights for Kani Mase
Amadiya District, Duhok Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Kani Mase is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1,084 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 218 mm of rainfall. Kani Mase 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 -8°C. Kani Mase experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Kani Mase is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 42.7 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 8.6 in of rainfall. Kani Mase 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 18°F. Kani Mase experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Kani Mase has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°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.Kani Mase has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 74°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 27°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 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kani Mase is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,084 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 218 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 218 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. Kani Mase receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 400cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 151cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Kani Mase is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 8.6 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 8.6 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. Kani Mase receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 157in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 59in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Kani Mase is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Kani Mase is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Kani Mase is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Kani Mase is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 92°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 18°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 Kani Mase 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 Kani Mase 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.