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'Ākra Weather in January

'Ākra in January

The short of it: 'Ākra in January averages a high of 10 °C (50 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 183 mm (7.2 in) of rain and about 9 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low 1° · rain 183 mm · daylight 9 h 54 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & May

January in 'Ākra brings afternoons near 10° and nights around 1°, with about 183 mm of rain over the month. 'Ākra's coldest stretch of the year, 10° by day and 1° by night. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 183 mm.

The sun is up for about 9 h 54 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, 'Ākra runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. ‘Aqrah, 3 km to the NNE, is 2° cooler by day.

January in 'Ākra, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 65 mm more rain
Versus February
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 54 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
‘AqrahNineveh3 km NNE8°0°158 mm
HiloraDuhok30 km N6°-2°138 mm
Taxe Nerwa DoskiyaDuhok33 km NNW9°0°167 mm
KuchkaErbil34 km N8°0°162 mm
ShelādizDuhok35 km NNW8°0°164 mm
Taxa CheyaDuhok35 km NNW8°0°164 mm
HetitDuhok36 km NNW7°-1°157 mm
Ruye shenDuhok37 km N7°-1°151 mm
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The Almanac · 'Ākra Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
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January
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'Ākra's coldest stretch of the year, 10° by day and 1° by night. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 183 mm.

Climate of 'Ākra by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°1°183 mm7 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
February13°3°166 mm8 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
March17°7°136 mm9 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
April22°11°89 mm9 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦
May30°17°29 mm8 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
June37°22°0.0 mm9 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
July41°26°0.0 mm10 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
August40°25°0.0 mm9 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
September36°20°0.0 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October28°14°22 mm6 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
November19°8°90 mm5 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
December13°4°118 mm6 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about 'Ākra in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in 'Ākra in January?

Days average 10 °C (50 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 183 mm (7.2 in) of rain over the month. 'Ākra's coldest stretch of the year, 10° by day and 1° by night. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 183 mm.

Is January a good time to visit 'Ākra?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are October and May.

How long are the days in 'Ākra in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 39 min in December to 14 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in 'Ākra in January?

Hardly — January nights average 1 °C (34 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for 'Ākra in January?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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