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Nineveh, Iraq

Chafarī

Chafarī is a locality in Nineveh, Iraq, 742 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now17°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time06:44
36.37° N, 41.57° EElevation 742 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Chafarīweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec95October
October: high / low25° / 15°
Rain this month34mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Chafarī at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month38°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

72 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Chafarī

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Showers · wind 13 km/h · humidity 55%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct24°18°1.8 mm
Mon26 Oct26°18°
Tue27 Oct27°20°
Wed28 Oct22°18°6.8 mm
Thu29 Oct20°17°6.4 mm
Fri30 Oct18°15°4.5 mm
Sat31 Oct19°14°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov20°15°
Mon2 Nov16°14°3.5 mm

When to go to Chafarī

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score384665907960585867958047
High9°10°15°21°28°35°38°37°33°25°16°11°
Low2°3°6°11°16°21°24°24°20°15°9°4°
Rain (mm)85787262323001346270
Wet days758430000155

What's on in Chafarī

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 Chafarī

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chafarī

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Baiji 101 km ↖1993 · 136 km
5.3Pınarönü 2 km ↖2012 · 123 km

Towns and villages around Chafarī

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

Places near Chafarī

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chafarī?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chafarī.
What is the hottest month in Chafarī?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Chafarī?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chafarī?
March is the wettest month with about 72 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.