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Nineveh, Iraq

Khārnūf

Khārnūf is a locality in Nineveh, Iraq, 327 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now20°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time09:20
36.08° N, 41.62° EElevation 327 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Khārnūfweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low29° / 17°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Khārnūf at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in July

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

35 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Khārnūf

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Sunny · wind 12 km/h · humidity 82%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct23°17°
Fri30 Oct22°15°
Sat31 Oct21°14°
Sun1 Nov23°15°
Mon2 Nov23°16°
Tue3 Nov23°15°
Wed4 Nov23°16°
Thu5 Nov21°16°
Fri6 Nov19°15°12.8 mm

When to go to Khārnūf

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score476281906558585857828861
High11°13°18°25°32°37°41°40°36°29°19°13°
Low3°4°8°13°19°24°27°26°23°17°10°5°
Rain (mm)43393528131000143034
Wet days758430000155

What's on in Khārnūf

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 Khārnūf

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Khārnūf

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Baiji 101 km ↖1993 · 112 km
5.3Pınarönü 2 km ↖2012 · 148 km

Towns and villages around Khārnūf

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

Places near Khārnūf

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Khārnūf?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Khārnūf.
What is the hottest month in Khārnūf?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Khārnūf?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Khārnūf?
March is the wettest month with about 35 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.