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Duhok, Iraq

Banka

Banka is a locality in Duhok, Iraq, 1,314 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot, dry-summer continental (Köppen Dsa), with dry summers and cold winters.

Now18°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population–
Local time07:34
37.15° N, 43.18° EElevation 1,314 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Bankaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low21° / 8°
Rain this month65mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

Best: May · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Banka at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthApril

160 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 28 km

Weather in Banka

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Sunny · wind 2 km/h · humidity 51%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct20°12°
Sun25 Oct20°12°
Mon26 Oct21°12°
Tue27 Oct22°13°
Wed28 Oct19°14°9.3 mm
Thu29 Oct17°12°19.1 mm
Fri30 Oct17°12°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct16°11°3.9 mm
Sun1 Nov17°10°

When to go to Banka

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score353430587979636683855035
High3°4°9°16°22°29°33°33°28°21°12°5°
Low-7°-6°-2°3°8°13°17°17°13°8°1°-5°
Rain (mm)16319017716073921565144167
Wet days99111293112689

What's on in Banka

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

Monuments and museums in Banka

All monuments

Nature around Banka

Nature in Iraq

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Banka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Banka

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Otluca 2 km ↗2005 · 70 km
5.7Alacayar 7 km ↓1984 · 91 km
5.6Kıyıcak 4 km ↗2011 · 142 km
5.6Atalan 23 km ↖2000 · 140 km

Towns and villages around Banka

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

Places near Banka

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Banka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Banka.
What is the hottest month in Banka?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Banka?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Banka?
April is the wettest month with about 160 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.