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Khalīfān Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Saturday at 15° · coldest night Thursday at 4°

The short of it: Khalīfān weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 8 °C (46 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 5 °C (42 °F). Today’s high 10 °C (51 °F), low 5 °C (41 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 18:00 local time.

KHALĪFĀN, Monday. — Those stepping out in Khalīfān this morning will find passing showers; the afternoon should top out near 10°, the night near 5°. That is 7° colder than Khalīfān usually sees in November, when highs average 18°. Winds are light from the SW, gusting to 6 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Saturday the pick at about 15°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at 4°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 3.5 mm in all. Nights run 2° colder than the November norm of 7°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Khalīfān brings highs near 18°, lows of 7° and about 75 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 39°, January the coldest at 0°, and February the wettest with 165 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground in January. The best months to ride in are October and May.

The sun is up 10 h 25 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 828 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky8°5°2 km/h–
7 PMClear sky7°5°1 km/h–
8 PMClear sky7°4°2 km/h–
9 PMClear sky6°4°3 km/h–
10 PMClear sky6°3°3 km/h–
11 PMClear sky6°3°4 km/h–
12 AMClear sky5°3°4 km/h–
1 AMClear sky5°2°4 km/h–
2 AMClear sky5°2°4 km/h–
3 AMClear sky5°2°5 km/h–
4 AMClear sky5°2°5 km/h–
5 AMClear sky5°2°5 km/h–
6 AMClear sky5°2°5 km/h–
7 AMClear sky5°2°5 km/h–
8 AMClear sky6°3°5 km/h–
9 AMClear sky8°5°4 km/h–
10 AMClear sky10°7°4 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear11°9°2 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy12°10°2 km/h–
1 PMOvercast13°10°2 km/h–
2 PMOvercast13°10°3 km/h–
3 PMOvercast13°10°4 km/h–
4 PMOvercast12°9°4 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy11°8°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): light showers, high 10°, low 5°, 3.5 mm of rain, gusts to 26 km/h. Sun up 6:33 AM, down 4:58 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today5°10°3.5 mm26 km/h10 h 25 min
Tuesday5°13°dry10 km/h10 h 23 min
Wednesday6°11°dry11 km/h10 h 21 min
Thursday4°12°dry8 km/h10 h 18 min
Friday6°14°dry8 km/h10 h 17 min
Saturday7°15°dry8 km/h10 h 15 min
Sunday8°15°dry8 km/h10 h 13 min

Warmest: Saturday at 15°. Wettest: today, 3.5 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 26 km/h.

The Almanac · Khalīfān Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Khalīfān, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
9° colder, 61 mm more rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 10 min
Average wind
5 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from October to about 18°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Khalīfān in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Khalīfān by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°0°158 mm6 km/h9 h 55 min✦
February11°2°165 mm7 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦
March16°7°135 mm9 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April21°11°89 mm10 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦
May28°16°41 mm9 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
June35°21°0.0 mm9 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
July39°25°0.0 mm9 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
August39°24°0.0 mm9 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
September34°19°2.0 mm8 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October27°13°14 mm6 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
November18°7°75 mm5 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦✦
December11°3°110 mm6 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Khalīfān see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Khalīfān

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Khalīfān today?

Right now it is 8 °C (46 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 5 °C (42 °F). Today’s high is 10 °C (51 °F) and tonight’s low 5 °C (41 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Khalīfān this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 3.5 mm (0.14 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Khalīfān?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Khalīfān?

August, with an average high of 39 °C (102 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 0 °C (33 °F). The wettest month is February, with 165 mm (6.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Khalīfān?

October and May. October brings highs near 27 °C (80 °F) and about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain; May highs near 28 °C (82 °F) and 41 mm (1.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Khalīfān?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground in January.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ḨarirErbil8 km SW18°7°71 mm
ṞuwandizErbil10 km E18°7°77 mm
SoranErbil13 km ENE18°7°75 mm
ShaqlāwahErbil24 km SSW17°7°67 mm
PīrmāmErbil31 km SW19°7°65 mm
BaḥarkahErbil46 km SW21°8°61 mm
‘AqrahNineveh49 km WNW18°7°83 mm
'ĀkraNineveh49 km WNW19°8°90 mm

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