Climate Insights for Shiwarash, IQ - Airpult Climate Insights for Shiwarash ============================== Choman District, Erbil Governorate, [Iraq](https://airpult.com/climate/iq) [Back to forecast](https://airpult.com/forecast/iq/shiwarash/ej3c5j4pkx834eiw3k6o9)[Climate](https://airpult.com/climate/iq)[View historical data](https://airpult.com/history/iq/shiwarash/ej3c5j4pkx834eiw3k6o9) Hottest August 30°C peak (87°F peak) Coldest January -7°C low (19°F low) Wettest March 180 mm rain (7.1 in rain) Best to Visit June, July, August Mild temps & low rain Climate Overview ---------------- The climate in Shiwarash is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,047 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 180 mm of rainfall. Shiwarash 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 -7°C. Shiwarash experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December. (The climate in Shiwarash is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 41.2 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 7.1 in of rainfall. Shiwarash 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 19°F. Shiwarash experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.) Temperature ----------- -10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 0°Average: -4°Min: -7°FebMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -5°MarMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: -1°AprMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°MayMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 8°JunMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°JulMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 17°AugMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 17°SepMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°OctMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°NovMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°DecMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -4°MaxAverageMin (0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°FAverage: 25°FMin: 19°FFebMax: 34°FAverage: 29°FMin: 22°FMarMax: 43°FAverage: 37°FMin: 31°FAprMax: 55°FAverage: 47°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 63°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 75°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 55°FOctMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 49°FAverage: 41°FMin: 33°FDecMax: 37°FAverage: 31°FMin: 24°FMaxAverageMin) Shiwarash has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures. (Shiwarash has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 19°F and the daily average is 25°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.) Precipitation ------------- 0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 172mmSnow: 165mmFebPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 116mmMarPrecipitation: 180mmSnow: 107mmAprPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 14mmMayPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 24mmDecPrecipitation: 146mmSnow: 117mmPrecipitationSnow (0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48in50in52in54in56in58in60in62in64inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 65inFebPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 46inMarPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 42inAprPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 9inDecPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 46inPrecipitationSnow (in)) Shiwarash is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,047 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 180 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5 mm. That's 175 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. Shiwarash receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 544cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 165cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover. (Shiwarash is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 7.1 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 6.9 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. Shiwarash receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 214in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 65in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.) Wind ---- 0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/hWind Speed (0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mphWind Speed) Shiwarash is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months. (Shiwarash 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 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 ------------------ Jan-4° (25°F) Feb-2° (29°F) Mar3° (37°F) Apr8° (47°F) May14° (57°F) Jun20° (68°F) Jul24° (75°F) Aug24° (75°F) Sep19° (67°F) Oct12° (54°F) Nov5° (41°F) Dec-1° (31°F) The best time to visit Shiwarash is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 9 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence. (The best time to visit Shiwarash is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 19°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.) Monthly Climate Data -------------------- The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shiwarash 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 Shiwarash 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 -7 °C (19 °F) 0 °C (32 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 172 mm (6.8 in) 165 cm (65 in) Feb -5 °C (22 °F) 1 °C (34 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 132 mm (5.2 in) 116 cm (46 in) Mar -1 °C (31 °F) 6 °C (43 °F) 7 km/h (4 mph) 180 mm (7.1 in) 107 cm (42 in) Apr 4 °C (38 °F) 13 °C (55 °F) 7 km/h (4 mph) 136 mm (5.4 in) 14 cm (6 in) May 8 °C (47 °F) 19 °C (66 °F) 7 km/h (4 mph) 94 mm (3.7 in) 0 cm (0 in) Jun 14 °C (56 °F) 26 °C (78 °F) 7 km/h (5 mph) 15 mm (0.6 in) 0 cm (0 in) Jul 17 °C (63 °F) 30 °C (86 °F) 7 km/h (4 mph) 7 mm (0.3 in) 0 cm (0 in) Aug 17 °C (62 °F) 30 °C (87 °F) 7 km/h (4 mph) 5 mm (0.2 in) 0 cm (0 in) Sep 13 °C (55 °F) 26 °C (79 °F) 7 km/h (4 mph) 8 mm (0.3 in) 0 cm (0 in) OctCurrent 7 °C (44 °F) 18 °C (65 °F) 7 km/h (4 mph) 57 mm (2.2 in) 2 cm (1 in) Nov 1 °C (33 °F) 10 °C (49 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 97 mm (3.8 in) 24 cm (9 in) Dec -4 °C (24 °F) 3 °C (37 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 146 mm (5.7 in) 117 cm (46 in)