Khasnahzan climate
Khasnahzan (Iraq) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C67 °F, and about 301 mm12 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Khasnahzan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1050 | 032 | 541 | 421.7 | 10 |
| Feb | 1254 | 135 | 744 | 391.5 | 6 |
| Mar | 1864 | 542 | 1253 | 532.1 | 1 |
| Apr | 2475 | 1050 | 1762 | 431.7 | 0 |
| May | 3188 | 1661 | 2474 | 190.8 | 0 |
| Jun | 38101 | 2272 | 3087 | 30.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 42107 | 2678 | 3493 | 20.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 41106 | 2578 | 3392 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 3697 | 2170 | 2883 | 10.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 2883 | 1559 | 2271 | 210.8 | 0 |
| Nov | 1864 | 744 | 1254 | 361.4 | 1 |
| Dec | 1254 | 235 | 745 | 411.6 | 6 |
| Year | 42107 | 032 | 1967 | 30112 | 24 |
“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 | 66% | 62% | 2.3 | 9:57 |
| Feb | 64% | 62% | 3.1 | 10:49 |
| Mar | 59% | 60% | 4.3 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 52% | 59% | 5.5 | 13:04 |
| May | 38% | 50% | 6.8 | 14:04 |
| Jun | 21% | 23% | 8.2 | 14:37 |
| Jul | 17% | 19% | 7.9 | 14:23 |
| Aug | 17% | 16% | 7.2 | 13:31 |
| Sep | 20% | 18% | 6.0 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 33% | 39% | 4.1 | 11:12 |
| Nov | 52% | 49% | 2.9 | 10:11 |
| Dec | 63% | 56% | 2.2 | 9:42 |
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 Khasnahzan is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 42 °C107 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 10 °C50 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 28.7 °C51.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 301 mm12 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 45% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–September. The wettest month is March (53 mm2.1 in), the driest is August (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 17% in July to 66% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in February to 9 km/h (6 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Khasnahzan
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and October: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 21 mm0.8 in to 43 mm1.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 42 °C107 °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 Khasnahzan
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1050 to 12 °C54 °F, lows 032 to 2 °C35 °F, about 41 mm1.6 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 1864 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 542 to 16 °C61 °F, about 38 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 38101 to 42 °C107 °F, lows 2272 to 26 °C78 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1864 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 744 to 21 °C70 °F, about 20 mm0.8 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.
How Khasnahzan compares
Compared with Erbil, about 12 km to the west, Khasnahzan is on average 1.2 °C2.1 °F cooler and receives 6% more precipitation (301 mm12 in vs 283 mm11 in). The difference is largest in March (1.4 °C2.5 °F cooler).
Of the 39 places in Iraq covered by World Climates, Khasnahzan is the 36th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 10th 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: Al Qamishli (Syria, BSh), Silopi (Turkey, BSh) and Kızıltepe (Turkey, BSh).
Nearby places
- Erbil 12 km · 20 °C69 °F · 283 mm11 in
- Baḥarkah 16 km · 20 °C68 °F · 331 mm13 in
- Xebat 43 km · 21 °C70 °F · 331 mm13 in
- Ranyah 67 km · 19 °C67 °F · 324 mm13 in
- Kirkuk 85 km · 22 °C71 °F · 283 mm11 in
- Qeładizê 89 km · 20 °C68 °F · 328 mm13 in
- Mosul 93 km · 22 °C71 °F · 315 mm12 in
- Piranshahr 105 km · 14 °C56 °F · 324 mm13 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Khasnahzan?
July is the warmest month in Khasnahzan, with an average high of 42 °C (107 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Khasnahzan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 10 °C (50 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Khasnahzan?
March is the wettest month with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Khasnahzan?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and October.
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 580 m, while Khasnahzan lies at about 664 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.5 °C1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.