Climate Insights for Sīnah

Semel District, Dihok, Iraq

Hottest
July
41°C peak
Coldest
January
2°C low
Wettest
March
156mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sīnah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 697mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 156mm of rainfall. Sīnah 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 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 2° Feb Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Mar Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 8° Apr Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 11° May Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 16° Jun Max: 37° Average: 30° Min: 22° Jul Max: 41° Average: 34° Min: 25° Aug Max: 41° Average: 33° Min: 24° Sep Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 20° Oct Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 15° Nov Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8° Dec Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Sīnah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 41°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°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 8°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: 125mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 7mm Mar Precipitation: 156mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow

Sīnah is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 697mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 156mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0mm. That's 155mm 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 23cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.

Wind

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

Sīnah 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 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Sīnah, which began on June 21, 2026. Sīnah 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 July at around 41°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 275mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 41°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 8 to 36°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 80mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. 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 2 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 339mm across the season with a monthly average of 113mm. Expect around 23cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 13°
Apr 17°
May 23°
Jun 30°
Jul 34°
Aug 33°
Sep 29°
Oct 22°
Nov 13°
Dec

The best time to visit Sīnah is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 41°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°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 Sīnah 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
2 °C
10 °C
2 km/h
125 mm
11 cm
Feb
3 °C
13 °C
2 km/h
89 mm
7 cm
Mar
8 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
22 °C
37 °C
2 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
41 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
41 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
36 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
Dec
4 °C
13 °C
2 km/h
125 mm
4 cm
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