Climate Insights for Sorga upper, IQ - Airpult 

Climate Insights for Sorga upper
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Sulaymaniyah District, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, [Iraq](https://airpult.com/climate/iq)

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Hottest

August

39°C peak (103°F peak)

Coldest

January

0°C low (32°F low)

Wettest

March

157 mm rain (6.2 in rain)

Best to Visit

May, October

Mild temps &amp; low rain

Climate Overview
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The climate in Sorga upper is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 832 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 157 mm of rainfall. Sorga upper 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December. (The climate in Sorga upper is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 32.7 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 6.2 in of rainfall. Sorga upper 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 32°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.)

Temperature
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Sorga upper has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 31°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 5°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. (Sorga upper has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 88°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 32°F and the daily average is 40°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°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
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Sorga upper is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 832 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 157 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 157 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 40cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 17cm. (Sorga upper is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 6.2 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 16in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7in.)

Wind
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Sorga upper 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months. (Sorga upper 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 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.)

Best Time to Visit
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Jan5° (40°F)

Feb6° (43°F)

Mar11° (51°F)

Apr16° (60°F)

May21° (69°F)

Jun27° (81°F)

Jul31° (89°F)

Aug31° (88°F)

Sep26° (80°F)

Oct19° (67°F)

Nov11° (53°F)

Dec7° (44°F)

The best time to visit Sorga upper is during May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 44 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 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans. (The best time to visit Sorga upper is during May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 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 32°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.)

Monthly Climate Data
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The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sorga upper 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 Sorga upper 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

0 °C (32 °F)

10 °C (49 °F)

6 km/h (4 mph)

131 mm (5.2 in)

17 cm (7 in)

Feb

1 °C (33 °F)

11 °C (52 °F)

6 km/h (4 mph)

130 mm (5.1 in)

17 cm (7 in)

Mar

5 °C (41 °F)

16 °C (60 °F)

6 km/h (4 mph)

157 mm (6.2 in)

1 cm (0 in)

Apr

9 °C (48 °F)

22 °C (71 °F)

6 km/h (4 mph)

102 mm (4 in)

0 cm (0 in)

May

13 °C (56 °F)

27 °C (81 °F)

7 km/h (4 mph)

55 mm (2.1 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Jun

18 °C (65 °F)

34 °C (94 °F)

7 km/h (4 mph)

2 mm (0.1 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Jul

22 °C (72 °F)

39 °C (102 °F)

7 km/h (4 mph)

0 mm (0 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Aug

22 °C (72 °F)

39 °C (103 °F)

7 km/h (4 mph)

0 mm (0 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Sep

17 °C (63 °F)

35 °C (94 °F)

7 km/h (4 mph)

1 mm (0 in)

0 cm (0 in)

OctCurrent

12 °C (53 °F)

27 °C (81 °F)

6 km/h (4 mph)

33 mm (1.3 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Nov

6 °C (42 °F)

18 °C (64 °F)

6 km/h (3 mph)

92 mm (3.6 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Dec

2 °C (36 °F)

12 °C (54 °F)

5 km/h (3 mph)

129 mm (5.1 in)

4 cm (2 in)
