Climate Insights for ‘Aqrah

Akre District, Muḩāfaz̧at Nīnawá, Iraq

Hottest
August
39°C peak
Coldest
January
0°C low
Wettest
March
199mm rain
Best to Visit
May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in ‘Aqrah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 950mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 199mm of rainfall. ‘Aqrah 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.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 0° Feb Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 2° Mar Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° Apr Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 9° May Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 14° Jun Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 19° Jul Max: 39° Average: 32° Min: 23° Aug Max: 39° Average: 31° Min: 22° Sep Max: 35° Average: 27° Min: 18° Oct Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 13° Nov Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 6° Dec Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

‘Aqrah 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 4°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 175mm Snow: 23mm Feb Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 16mm Mar Precipitation: 199mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 154mm Snow: 7mm
Precipitation
Snow

‘Aqrah is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 950mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 199mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 198mm 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 47cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 23cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

‘Aqrah is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

4 days until Summer

It is currently spring in ‘Aqrah, which began on March 20, 2026. ‘Aqrah is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 4 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 363mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 39°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 4mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 35°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 124mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 459mm across the season with a monthly average of 153mm. Expect around 46cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 11°
Apr 15°
May 22°
Jun 28°
Jul 32°
Aug 31°
Sep 27°
Oct 20°
Nov 12°
Dec

The best time to visit ‘Aqrah is during May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for ‘Aqrah 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C
9 °C
1 km/h
175 mm
23 cm
Feb
2 °C
12 °C
1 km/h
131 mm
16 cm
Mar
6 °C
16 °C
1 km/h
199 mm
1 cm
Apr
9 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
19 °C
35 °C
2 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
39 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
39 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
35 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
18 °C
1 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Dec
3 °C
12 °C
1 km/h
154 mm
7 cm
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