Kelar climate
Kelar (Iraq) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C74 °F, and about 330 mm13 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kelar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1559 | 440 | 1049 | 502.0 |
| Feb | 1763 | 642 | 1152 | 522.0 |
| Mar | 2272 | 1049 | 1661 | 542.1 |
| Apr | 2883 | 1458 | 2170 | 421.7 |
| May | 3595 | 2069 | 2882 | 150.6 |
| Jun | 42107 | 2678 | 3493 | 10.0 |
| Jul | 45113 | 2985 | 3799 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 45112 | 2984 | 3798 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 40104 | 2577 | 3290 | 10.0 |
| Oct | 3391 | 2067 | 2679 | 210.8 |
| Nov | 2272 | 1152 | 1762 | 491.9 |
| Dec | 1763 | 643 | 1253 | 441.7 |
| Year | 45113 | 440 | 2374 | 33013 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60% | 48% | 2.8 | 10:04 |
| Feb | 58% | 48% | 3.7 | 10:53 |
| Mar | 51% | 48% | 5.0 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 47% | 53% | 5.9 | 13:01 |
| May | 35% | 37% | 7.1 | 13:57 |
| Jun | 18% | 11% | 8.3 | 14:28 |
| Jul | 15% | 12% | 7.9 | 14:15 |
| Aug | 15% | 11% | 7.3 | 13:26 |
| Sep | 17% | 13% | 6.2 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 27% | 32% | 4.5 | 11:15 |
| Nov | 47% | 38% | 3.3 | 10:18 |
| Dec | 57% | 46% | 2.6 | 9:51 |
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 Kelar is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 45 °C113 °F and a low of 29 °C85 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 15 °C59 °F and lows 4 °C40 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 27.5 °C49.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 330 mm13 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 47% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–September. The wettest month is March (54 mm2.1 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 15% in August to 60% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 11%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in January to 9 km/h (6 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.8 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Kelar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and November: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 42 mm1.7 in to 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 45 °C113 °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 Kelar
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1559 to 17 °C63 °F, lows 440 to 6 °C43 °F, about 49 mm1.9 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 2272 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 1049 to 20 °C69 °F, about 37 mm1.5 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 42107 to 45 °C113 °F, lows 2678 to 29 °C85 °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 2272 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 1152 to 25 °C77 °F, about 24 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Kelar compares
Compared with Sulaymaniyah, about 105 km to the north, Kelar is on average 5 °C9 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in October (5.4 °C9.8 °F warmer).
Of the 39 places in Iraq covered by World Climates, Kelar is the 23rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 6th 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: Izeh (Iran, BSh), Kazerun (Iran, BSh) and Dezful (Iran, BSh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Khanaqin (pop. 175,000). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Kelar, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Tuz Khurmatu 69 km · 23 °C73 °F · 266 mm10 in
- Al Miqdadiyah 80 km · 24 °C75 °F · 282 mm11 in
- Sulaymaniyah 105 km · 18 °C65 °F · 341 mm13 in
- Baqubah 117 km · 24 °C74 °F · 227 mm9.0 in
- Kirkuk 126 km · 22 °C71 °F · 283 mm11 in
- Marivan 126 km · 15 °C60 °F · 328 mm13 in
- Samarra 140 km · 23 °C73 °F · 151 mm5.9 in
- Ilam 150 km · 16 °C60 °F · 387 mm15 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kelar?
July is the warmest month in Kelar, with an average high of 45 °C (113 °F) and an average low of 29 °C (85 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kelar?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 15 °C (59 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (40 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kelar?
March is the wettest month with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Kelar?
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 544 m, while Kelar lies at about 216 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.1 °C3.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.