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‘Afak Weather in September

‘Afak in September

The short of it: ‘Afak in September averages a high of 41 °C (106 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 12 h 19 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 41° · low 24° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 12 h 19 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: November & February

Thirty years of records give ‘Afak an average September high of 41°, a low of 24° and some 0.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 19 min in mid-September, 60 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and February.

Against its neighbours, ‘Afak runs about middling and wetter than most in September. Al Diwaniyah, 31 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

September in ‘Afak, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus August
4° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus October
6° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 19 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al DiwaniyahAl-Qadisiyah31 km WSW41°24°0.0 mm
An Nu‘mānīyahWasit57 km NNE41°24°0.0 mm
Al-QāsimBabil59 km WNW41°24°0.0 mm
Ar RumaythahMuthanna60 km S41°25°0.0 mm
Ash ShāmīyahAl-Qadisiyah62 km W40°25°0.0 mm
Nahiyat GhammasAl-Qadisiyah69 km WSW40°25°0.0 mm
Al-KutWasit73 km NE41°25°0.0 mm
Al ḨayyWasit76 km E42°25°0.0 mm

The Almanac · ‘Afak Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of ‘Afak by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°6°23 mm11 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
February21°8°17 mm12 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
March27°13°10 mm14 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
April31°18°12 mm14 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
May38°23°6.0 mm14 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦
June43°27°0.0 mm16 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
July45°28°0.0 mm17 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
August45°28°0.0 mm14 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦
September41°24°0.0 mm12 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
October35°19°2.0 mm9 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦
November25°12°26 mm9 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°7°25 mm10 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about ‘Afak in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in ‘Afak in September?

Days average 41 °C (106 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 41° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit ‘Afak?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are November and February.

How long are the days in ‘Afak in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 19 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 4 min in December to 14 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in ‘Afak in September?

Hardly — September nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for ‘Afak in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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