Climate Insights for Kulaban

Chamchamal District, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
42°C peak107°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low38°F low
Wettest
March
111 mm rain4.4 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kulaban is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 578 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 111 mm of rainfall. Kulaban 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 3°C.The climate in Kulaban is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 22.7 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 4.4 in of rainfall. Kulaban 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 38°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 3°FebMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 4°MarMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 8°AprMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 12°MayMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°JunMax: 38°Average: 31°Min: 22°JulMax: 42°Average: 34°Min: 26°AugMax: 42°Average: 34°Min: 26°SepMax: 37°Average: 29°Min: 21°OctMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 16°NovMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°DecMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 55°FAverage: 46°FMin: 38°FFebMax: 57°FAverage: 48°FMin: 39°FMarMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 47°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 63°FJunMax: 100°FAverage: 88°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 107°FAverage: 94°FMin: 79°FAugMax: 107°FAverage: 94°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 99°FAverage: 85°FMin: 70°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 73°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 69°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°FDecMax: 59°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°F
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Kulaban has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°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.Kulaban has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 107°F and an average of 94°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 46°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.4inFebPrecipitation: 3.9inMarPrecipitation: 4.4inAprPrecipitation: 2.5inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inDecPrecipitation: 4in
Precipitation

Kulaban is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 578 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 111 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 111 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.Kulaban is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 4.4 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Kulaban is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kulaban is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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

Jan8°46°F
Feb9°48°F
Mar13°56°F
Apr19°66°F
May24°76°F
Jun31°88°F
Jul34°94°F
Aug34°94°F
Sep29°85°F
Oct23°73°F
Nov15°58°F
Dec10°49°F

The best time to visit Kulaban is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 36 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 42°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Kulaban is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 107°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 38°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 Kulaban 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 Kulaban 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
3 °C38 °F
13 °C55 °F
9 km/h5 mph
86 mm3.4 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
4 °C39 °F
14 °C57 °F
8 km/h5 mph
100 mm3.9 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
8 °C47 °F
18 °C65 °F
9 km/h6 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C63 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
38 °C100 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C79 °F
42 °C107 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C78 °F
42 °C107 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C70 °F
37 °C99 °F
9 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C60 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C49 °F
21 °C69 °F
8 km/h5 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
5 °C42 °F
15 °C59 °F
8 km/h5 mph
103 mm4 in
0 cm0 in