Climate Insights for Palkanai Shiwashan
Koy Sinjaq District, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Palkanai Shiwashan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 675 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 121 mm of rainfall. Palkanai Shiwashan 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 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Palkanai Shiwashan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 26.6 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 4.8 in of rainfall. Palkanai Shiwashan 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 35°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Palkanai Shiwashan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°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.Palkanai Shiwashan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 72°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 107°F and an average of 92°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°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
Palkanai Shiwashan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 675 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 121 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 121 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 8cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Palkanai Shiwashan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 4.8 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 December, totalling around 3in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Palkanai Shiwashan 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 July, 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.Palkanai Shiwashan 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 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
The best time to visit Palkanai Shiwashan 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 45 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 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Palkanai Shiwashan 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 1.8 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 35°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 Palkanai Shiwashan 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 Palkanai Shiwashan 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.