Climate normals · 1970–2000
Qal‘at Sukkar Climate
Qal‘at Sukkar is a city in Iraq (09) with a population of about 110,000. Its average annual temperature is 24.5°C (76°F), with roughly 136 mm of rain per year.
24.5°C
Avg Temp
136
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Qal‘at Sukkar Climate
Qal‘at Sukkar has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F) and receives about 136 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
24.5°C
Avg Temp
136
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 53° | 34 mm |
| February | 14° / 57° | 29 mm |
| March | 18° / 65° | 11 mm |
| April | 24° / 75° | 12 mm |
| May | 30° / 87° | 7 mm |
| June | 34° / 94° | 0 mm |
| July | 36° / 97° | 0 mm |
| August | 35° / 96° | 0 mm |
| September | 33° / 91° | 0 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 0 mm |
| November | 19° / 66° | 14 mm |
| December | 13° / 56° | 29 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Qal‘at Sukkar
The most comfortable months to visit Qal‘at Sukkar are typically November, March and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 45°C high). The coldest is January (near 6°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Qal‘at Sukkar are typically November, March and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Qal‘at Sukkar, Iraq has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C and about 136 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Qal‘at Sukkar average about 45°C (112°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.