Karbala

Karbala Governorate, Iraq

Current Weather

38°100°

Partly Cloudy

Feels Like: 36°96°

Min: 27°80°

Max: 38°101°

The next few hours will be partly cloudy, with today reaching 38°C and dropping to 25°C. The coming days will be mostly cloudy throughout the day.

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Air Quality
78
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people.

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Pollen Levels

Tree PollenLow
Grass PollenLow
Weed PollenLow
Daylight Hours

06:14

Sunrise

17:23

Sunset

11 hours 8 minutes of sunlight today
Moon

11:34

Moonrise

21:15

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

27°80°
38°101°

Saturday

25°77°
39°102°

Sunday

24°75°
36°96°

Monday

23°74°
33°92°

Tuesday

22°72°
34°92°

Wednesday

21°70°
32°89°

Thursday

23°74°
35°94°

Friday

22°71°
33°92°

Saturday

24°75°
36°97°

Sunday

24°74°
36°97°
UV Index
Wear sunscreen
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Humidity
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Weather in Karbala today, October 16, 2026

Karbala looks damp on October 16, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly.Karbala looks damp on October 16, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly.

Expect highs of 38°C and cooler readings close to 27°C. Moisture in the air spans 16%-31%, with the highest values around 23:00. Winds stay light, near 16 km/h by 15:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.Expect highs of 101°F and cooler readings close to 80°F. Moisture in the air spans 16%-31%, with the highest values around 23:00. Winds stay light, near 10 mph by 15:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.

Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 91% near 23:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Views remain open at about 16.1 km. Daylight runs from 06:14 to 17:23, lasting 11 hours 8 minutes of sunlight today.Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 91% near 23:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Views remain open at about 10 mi. Daylight runs from 06:14 to 17:23, lasting 11 hours 8 minutes of sunlight today.

The practical takeaway for Karbala on October 16, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 38°C.The practical takeaway for Karbala on October 16, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 101°F.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Karbala

How warm does it get in Karbala?

The warmest month in Karbala is July, with average high temperatures of 45°C. The average temperature during this period is around 38°C.The warmest month in Karbala is July, with average high temperatures of 113°F. The average temperature during this period is around 100°F.

How cold does it get in Karbala?

The coldest month in Karbala is January, with average low temperatures of 7°C. The average temperature during this period is around 11°C.The coldest month in Karbala is January, with average low temperatures of 44°F. The average temperature during this period is around 53°F.

What is the wettest time of year in Karbala?

The wettest month in Karbala is November, with an average of 25 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Karbala is November, with an average of 1 in of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Karbala?

The driest month in Karbala is July, with an average of 0 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Karbala is July, with an average of 0 in of precipitation.

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