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Gerk

Gerk is a locality in Erbil, Iraq, 453 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population–
Local time22:15
36.26° N, 44.04° EElevation 453 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Gerkweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low30° / 15°
Rain this month41mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

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

Gerk at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month42°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

107 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Gerk

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 40%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct28°16°
Sun25 Oct29°16°
Mon26 Oct29°16°
Tue27 Oct30°16°
Wed28 Oct28°17°1 mm
Thu29 Oct24°18°8.4 mm
Fri30 Oct21°15°13.6 mm
Sat31 Oct24°13°
Sun1 Nov26°13°
Mon2 Nov23°13°0.5 mm

When to go to Gerk

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505977796355575757708462
High12°14°18°24°31°38°42°41°37°30°21°14°
Low2°3°6°11°16°21°25°25°20°15°8°3°
Rain (mm)1121141078730200141102103
Wet days8710961101477

What's on in Gerk

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

Monuments and museums in Gerk

All monuments

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Gerk

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.8Koysinceq 9 km ↘1980 · 63 km
5.6Dowrbeh 3 km ↗1981 · 145 km
5.5Chamchamal 19 km ↖1958 · 89 km
5.5Harir 26 km ←1991 · 29 km

Towns and villages around Gerk

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

Places near Gerk

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gerk?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gerk.
What is the hottest month in Gerk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 42°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Gerk?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gerk?
March is the wettest month with about 107 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.