Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

Erbil experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year.
While April, May, September and October offer comfortable temperatures, the summer months of June, July, and August are extremely hot, exceeding 30°C and reaching discomfort levels.
The winter months of December, January and February have cold temperatures.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

Erbil experiences a significant increase in sun hours from January to June, peaking at 14.5 hours, followed by a gradual decline
Precipitation is highest in the winter months (January-March) and November-December, with almost no rainfall from June to October
This indicates a typical Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Sunny Weather

Period	Erbil
Jan	5.1 hours/day
Feb	5.8 hours/day
Mar	5.8 hours/day
Apr	8.6 hours/day
May	11.5 hours/day
Jun	14.5 hours/day
Jul	14.3 hours/day
Aug	13.1 hours/day
Sep	12.5 hours/day
Oct	9.3 hours/day
Nov	6.4 hours/day
Dec	5.2 hours/day
Average	9.3 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

Erbil experiences its earliest sunrise at 4:47 AM in June and its latest at 7:13 AM in January
The shortest day occurs in December with 9 hours and 44 minutes of daylight, while the longest day is in June with 14 hours and 35 minutes
The sunset ranges from 4:51 PM in December to 7:22 PM in June, marking a significant difference in daylight hours throughout the year.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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