Climate Insights for Koshk

Qaradagh District, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
41°C peak106°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
March
147 mm rain5.8 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Koshk is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 799 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 147 mm of rainfall. Koshk 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 February.The climate in Koshk is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 31.5 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 5.8 in of rainfall. Koshk 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 February.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 1°FebMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 3°MarMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 7°AprMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 11°MayMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 15°JunMax: 37°Average: 29°Min: 20°JulMax: 41°Average: 33°Min: 25°AugMax: 41°Average: 33°Min: 24°SepMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 19°OctMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 14°NovMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 7°DecMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 53°FAverage: 44°FMin: 34°FFebMax: 56°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 64°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 51°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 98°FAverage: 85°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 105°FAverage: 92°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 106°FAverage: 92°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 98°FAverage: 83°FMin: 67°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 70°FMin: 56°FNovMax: 67°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FDecMax: 57°FAverage: 48°FMin: 38°F
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Koshk 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 7°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.Koshk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 72°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 34°F and an average of 44°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 7mmFebPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 1mm
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0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 3inFebPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0in
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Koshk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 799 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 147 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 147 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 February, totalling around 11cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Koshk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 31.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 5.8 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 5.8 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 4in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Koshk is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Koshk 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 June, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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

Jan7°44°F
Feb8°47°F
Mar13°55°F
Apr18°64°F
May23°74°F
Jun29°85°F
Jul33°92°F
Aug33°92°F
Sep28°83°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov14°56°F
Dec9°48°F

The best time to visit Koshk 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 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 Koshk 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 2.1 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 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 Koshk 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 Koshk 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C34 °F
12 °C53 °F
5 km/h3 mph
131 mm5.2 in
7 cm3 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
13 °C56 °F
5 km/h3 mph
129 mm5.1 in
3 cm1 in
Mar
7 °C45 °F
18 °C64 °F
6 km/h4 mph
147 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C51 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
90 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C60 °F
30 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C69 °F
37 °C98 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C76 °F
41 °C105 °F
7 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
41 °C106 °F
7 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C67 °F
36 °C98 °F
6 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C56 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C45 °F
20 °C67 °F
5 km/h3 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
3 °C38 °F
14 °C57 °F
5 km/h3 mph
129 mm5.1 in
1 cm0 in