As Sulaymānīyah Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

On average, As Sulaymānīyah receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 796 mm (31 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

As Sulaymānīyah can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 149 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 40°C (104°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our As Sulaymānīyah Temperature page.

As Sulaymānīyah's average annual precipitation is 796 mm (31 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about As Sulaymānīyah's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our As Sulaymānīyah Climate page.