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Erbil, Iraq

Ashgā

Ashgā is a locality in Erbil, Iraq, 788 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now16°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time07:56
36.43° N, 44.19° EElevation 788 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Ashgāweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec86October
October: high / low26° / 13°
Rain this month67mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ashgā at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month38°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

162 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Ashgā

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
16°C

Showers · wind 6 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct22°15°2.8 mm
Sat31 Oct23°13°
Sun1 Nov24°14°
Mon2 Nov23°15°
Tue3 Nov23°14°
Wed4 Nov20°14°3.2 mm
Thu5 Nov14°12°12.2 mm
Fri6 Nov17°10°12.9 mm
Sat7 Nov19°11°8.3 mm

When to go to Ashgā

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score384060797860575763867944
High9°10°15°21°27°34°38°38°34°26°17°11°
Low-1°0°3°8°13°19°23°23°18°13°6°1°
Rain (mm)15616716214053411267153146
Wet days8710961101477

What's on in Ashgā

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Iraq seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Ashgā

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ashgā

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Otluca 2 km ↗2005 · 139 km
5.8Koysinceq 9 km ↘1980 · 64 km
5.6Dowrbeh 3 km ↗1981 · 122 km
5.5Chamchamal 19 km ↖1958 · 97 km

Towns and villages around Ashgā

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Ashgā

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ashgā?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ashgā.
What is the hottest month in Ashgā?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Ashgā?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ashgā?
March is the wettest month with about 162 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.