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Sinjār Weather in September

Sinjār in September

The short of it: Sinjār in September averages a high of 37 °C (99 °F) and a low of 24 °C (76 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 37° · low 24° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 21 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sinjār an average September high of 37°, a low of 24° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 21 min in mid-September, 70 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 April.

Against its neighbours, Sinjār runs warmer than most and about as wet in September. Al Mālikīyah, 98 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

September in Sinjār, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus August
5° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus October
7° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 21 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al MālikīyahAl-Hasakah98 km NNE37°21°2.0 mm
Al QāmishlīAl-Hasakah100 km NW36°21°1.0 mm
NusaybinMardin102 km NW36°21°1.0 mm
Al ḨasakahAl-Hasakah103 km WNW35°18°2.0 mm
SumaylDuhok105 km NE37°21°0.0 mm
SimeleDuhok105 km NE37°21°0.0 mm
Al Mawşil al JadīdahNineveh110 km E37°23°0.0 mm
MosulNineveh111 km E37°23°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Sinjār 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 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Sinjār by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January12°5°72 mm7 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦
February14°5°59 mm8 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦
March19°9°52 mm9 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
April25°13°43 mm9 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
May32°20°33 mm9 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
June38°26°0.0 mm11 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
July42°28°1.0 mm10 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
August42°28°0.0 mm9 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
September37°24°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October30°19°18 mm7 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
November22°12°37 mm5 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
December14°6°77 mm6 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sinjār in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sinjār in September?

Days average 37 °C (99 °F) and nights 24 °C (76 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Sinjār?

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

How long are the days in Sinjār in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 21 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 42 min in December to 14 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Sinjār in September?

Hardly — September nights average 24 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sinjār in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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