Climate Insights for Rust
Choman District, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Rust is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 931 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 168 mm of rainfall. Rust 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 -5°C. Rust experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Rust is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 36.6 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 6.6 in of rainfall. Rust 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 23°F. Rust experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Rust has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Rust has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 31°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°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
Rust is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 931 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 168 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2 mm. That's 166 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. Rust receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 283cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 108cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Rust is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 6.6 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 6.5 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. Rust receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 111in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 42in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Rust 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 December, 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Rust 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 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 2mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Rust is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Rust is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 93°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 23°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 Rust 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 Rust 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.