Ash Sharqat climate
Ash Sharqat (Iraq) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C71 °F, and about 196 mm7.7 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ash Sharqat climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1355 | 235 | 745 | 301.2 | 7 |
| Feb | 1661 | 338 | 1049 | 271.1 | 4 |
| Mar | 2271 | 745 | 1558 | 341.3 | 0 |
| Apr | 2882 | 1355 | 2068 | 301.2 | 0 |
| May | 3594 | 1966 | 2780 | 100.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 41106 | 2576 | 3391 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 44111 | 2882 | 3697 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 43110 | 2781 | 3596 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 39101 | 2374 | 3187 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 3188 | 1864 | 2476 | 120.5 | 0 |
| Nov | 2169 | 948 | 1559 | 210.8 | 0 |
| Dec | 1558 | 439 | 949 | 301.2 | 4 |
| Year | 44111 | 235 | 2271 | 1967.7 | 16 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65% | 46% | 2.6 | 10:00 |
| Feb | 62% | 46% | 3.6 | 10:51 |
| Mar | 54% | 45% | 4.9 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 46% | 48% | 5.9 | 13:03 |
| May | 34% | 36% | 7.1 | 14:01 |
| Jun | 20% | 15% | 8.1 | 14:33 |
| Jul | 18% | 14% | 7.8 | 14:20 |
| Aug | 18% | 15% | 7.1 | 13:29 |
| Sep | 21% | 19% | 5.9 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 32% | 35% | 4.3 | 11:13 |
| Nov | 51% | 37% | 3.2 | 10:14 |
| Dec | 62% | 46% | 2.4 | 9:46 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Ash Sharqat is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 44 °C111 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 13 °C55 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 28.5 °C51.2 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 196 mm7.7 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 46% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–October. The wettest month is March (34 mm1.3 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 18% in July to 65% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in November to 12 km/h (8 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.8 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Ash Sharqat
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and November: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 21 mm0.8 in to 34 mm1.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 44 °C111 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Ash Sharqat
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1355 to 16 °C61 °F, lows 235 to 4 °C39 °F, about 29 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2271 to 35 °C94 °F, lows 745 to 19 °C66 °F, about 24 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 41106 to 44 °C111 °F, lows 2576 to 28 °C82 °F, about 1 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2169 to 39 °C101 °F, lows 948 to 23 °C74 °F, about 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Ash Sharqat compares
Compared with Bayji, about 70 km to the south, Ash Sharqat is on average 0.8 °C1.5 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in March (1.1 °C2 °F cooler).
Of the 39 places in Iraq covered by World Climates, Ash Sharqat is the 28th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 21st wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Iraq climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Deir ez-Zor (Syria, BWh), Izeh (Iran, BSh) and Al Hasakah (Syria, BSh).
Nearby places
- Bayji 70 km · 23 °C73 °F · 202 mm8.0 in
- Mosul 91 km · 22 °C71 °F · 315 mm12 in
- Xebat 94 km · 21 °C70 °F · 331 mm13 in
- Erbil 103 km · 20 °C69 °F · 283 mm11 in
- Kirkuk 106 km · 22 °C71 °F · 283 mm11 in
- Khasnahzan 112 km · 19 °C67 °F · 301 mm12 in
- Baḥarkah 115 km · 20 °C68 °F · 331 mm13 in
- Sinah 145 km · 19 °C67 °F · 383 mm15 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ash Sharqat?
July is the warmest month in Ash Sharqat, with an average high of 44 °C (111 °F) and an average low of 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ash Sharqat?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 13 °C (55 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ash Sharqat?
March is the wettest month with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Ash Sharqat?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.