Climate Insights for Umm at Tuz
Baiji District, Saladin Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Umm at Tuz is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 166 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 39 mm of rainfall. Umm at Tuz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Umm at Tuz is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 6.5 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.5 in of rainfall. Umm at Tuz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.
Temperature
Umm at Tuz has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 43°C and an average of 37°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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 at Tuz has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 110°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 22°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 at Tuz is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 166 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 39 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 39 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 at Tuz is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 6.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.5 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.5 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 at Tuz is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 9km/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, 15km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Umm at Tuz is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect 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 6mph 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, 12mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Umm at Tuz 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 27 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 43°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Umm at Tuz 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 1.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 110°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 42°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 Umm at Tuz 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 at Tuz 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.