Climate Insights for Umm al Rawus

Hatra District, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
44°C peak111°F peak
Coldest
January
5°C low42°F low
Wettest
March
45 mm rain1.8 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Umm al Rawus is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 207 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 45 mm of rainfall. Umm al Rawus 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 5°C.The climate in Umm al Rawus is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 8.1 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.8 in of rainfall. Umm al Rawus 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 42°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°FebMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°MarMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 11°AprMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 15°MayMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 21°JunMax: 41°Average: 35°Min: 27°JulMax: 44°Average: 37°Min: 30°AugMax: 44°Average: 37°Min: 29°SepMax: 40°Average: 32°Min: 25°OctMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°NovMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°DecMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°F120°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 59°FAverage: 50°FMin: 42°FFebMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FMarMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 95°FAverage: 84°FMin: 70°FJunMax: 106°FAverage: 94°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 111°FAverage: 99°FMin: 85°FAugMax: 111°FAverage: 99°FMin: 85°FSepMax: 103°FAverage: 90°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 91°FAverage: 78°FMin: 66°FNovMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FDecMax: 62°FAverage: 53°FMin: 45°F
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Umm al Rawus has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 44°C and an average of 37°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 10°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.Umm al Rawus has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 111°F and an average of 99°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 50°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 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 32mmFebPrecipitation: 31mmMarPrecipitation: 45mmAprPrecipitation: 26mmMayPrecipitation: 9mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 26mmDecPrecipitation: 33mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.3inFebPrecipitation: 1.2inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inAprPrecipitation: 1inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 1inDecPrecipitation: 1.3in
Precipitation

Umm al Rawus is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 207 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 45 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 45 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 Rawus is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.8 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.8 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Umm al Rawus is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Umm al Rawus is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan10°50°F
Feb12°54°F
Mar17°62°F
Apr23°73°F
May29°84°F
Jun35°94°F
Jul37°99°F
Aug37°99°F
Sep32°90°F
Oct26°78°F
Nov17°63°F
Dec12°53°F

The best time to visit Umm al Rawus 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 32 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 44°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 Umm al Rawus is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 111°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 42°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 Rawus 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 Rawus 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C42 °F
15 °C59 °F
11 km/h7 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
7 °C44 °F
17 °C63 °F
11 km/h7 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
13 km/h8 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C60 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C70 °F
35 °C95 °F
15 km/h9 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
41 °C106 °F
17 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
30 °C85 °F
44 °C111 °F
18 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
29 °C85 °F
44 °C111 °F
17 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C76 °F
40 °C103 °F
14 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C66 °F
33 °C91 °F
12 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C53 °F
23 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C45 °F
17 °C62 °F
11 km/h7 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in