Climate Insights for Umm al Hintah
Khanaqin District, Diyala Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Umm al Hintah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 444 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 83 mm of rainfall. Umm al Hintah 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 6°C.The climate in Umm al Hintah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 17.5 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3.3 in of rainfall. Umm al Hintah 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 43°F.
Temperature
Umm al Hintah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 46°C and an average of 38°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°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.Umm al Hintah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 114°F and an average of 100°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 51°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 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Umm al Hintah is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 444 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 83 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 83 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.Umm al Hintah is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3.3 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 3.3 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.
Wind
Umm al Hintah is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Umm al Hintah is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Umm al Hintah is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 65 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 46°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Umm al Hintah is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 114°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 43°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 Umm al Hintah 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. 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 Umm al Hintah 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. 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.