Climate Insights for Sarkawr, IQ - Airpult Climate Insights for Sarkawr ============================ Harir District, Erbil Governorate, [Iraq](https://airpult.com/climate/iq) [Back to forecast](https://airpult.com/forecast/iq/sarkawr/810jhiwatughok4ad47sk)[Climate](https://airpult.com/climate/iq)[View historical data](https://airpult.com/history/iq/sarkawr/810jhiwatughok4ad47sk) Hottest August 39°C peak (103°F peak) Coldest January 1°C low (33°F low) Wettest March 154 mm rain (6.1 in rain) Best to Visit May, October Mild temps & low rain Climate Overview ---------------- The climate in Sarkawr is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 868 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 154 mm of rainfall. Sarkawr 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 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December. (The climate in Sarkawr is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 34.2 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 6.1 in of rainfall. Sarkawr 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 33°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.) Temperature ----------- 0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°FebMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 2°MarMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°AprMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°MayMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 15°JunMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 20°JulMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 24°AugMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 23°SepMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 19°OctMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 13°NovMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 7°DecMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 3°MaxAverageMin (0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 50°FAverage: 42°FMin: 33°FFebMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 95°FAverage: 83°FMin: 68°FJulMax: 102°FAverage: 90°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 103°FAverage: 90°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 95°FAverage: 81°FMin: 66°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 56°FNovMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°FDecMax: 54°FAverage: 46°FMin: 38°FMaxAverageMin) Sarkawr has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 5°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. (Sarkawr has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 90°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 42°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 ------------- 0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 153mmSnow: 12mmFebPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 9mmMarPrecipitation: 154mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 115mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 5mmPrecipitationSnow (0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 5inFebPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 4inMarPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 2inPrecipitationSnow (in)) Sarkawr is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 868 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 154 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 154 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 27cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm. (Sarkawr is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 6.1 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 6.1 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 10in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.) 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/hWind Speed (0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mphWind Speed) Sarkawr 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. (Sarkawr 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 ------------------ Jan5° (42°F) Feb7° (45°F) Mar11° (53°F) Apr16° (62°F) May22° (71°F) Jun28° (83°F) Jul32° (90°F) Aug32° (90°F) Sep27° (81°F) Oct20° (69°F) Nov13° (55°F) Dec8° (46°F) The best time to visit Sarkawr is during 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 39°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 Sarkawr is during May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 103°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 33°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 Sarkawr 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 Sarkawr 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 °C (33 °F) 10 °C (50 °F) 5 km/h (3 mph) 153 mm (6 in) 12 cm (5 in) Feb 2 °C (36 °F) 12 °C (53 °F) 5 km/h (3 mph) 121 mm (4.7 in) 9 cm (4 in) Mar 6 °C (43 °F) 16 °C (61 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 154 mm (6.1 in) 0 cm (0 in) Apr 10 °C (50 °F) 22 °C (72 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 115 mm (4.5 in) 0 cm (0 in) May 15 °C (58 °F) 28 °C (82 °F) 7 km/h (4 mph) 61 mm (2.4 in) 0 cm (0 in) Jun 20 °C (68 °F) 35 °C (95 °F) 7 km/h (4 mph) 3 mm (0.1 in) 0 cm (0 in) Jul 24 °C (75 °F) 39 °C (102 °F) 7 km/h (4 mph) 0 mm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Aug 23 °C (74 °F) 39 °C (103 °F) 7 km/h (4 mph) 0 mm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Sep 19 °C (66 °F) 35 °C (95 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 1 mm (0.1 in) 0 cm (0 in) OctCurrent 13 °C (56 °F) 28 °C (82 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 30 mm (1.2 in) 0 cm (0 in) Nov 7 °C (45 °F) 19 °C (65 °F) 5 km/h (3 mph) 93 mm (3.7 in) 0 cm (0 in) Dec 3 °C (38 °F) 12 °C (54 °F) 5 km/h (3 mph) 136 mm (5.3 in) 5 cm (2 in)