February weather forecast
Iraq

February marks the tail end of the winter season in Iraq and acts as a transitional period towards spring. The climate during this month remains variable across different parts of the country, influenced by the diverse geographical features.

In central regions, which include Baghdad, February sees a slight increase in temperature compared to January. Temperatures typically range from 7°C (44.6°F) to 18°C (64.4°F), marking the onset of warmer days. Precipitation is still relatively scarce in these regions, but the frequency of rainfall can slightly increase as the month progresses.

In the northern regions of Iraq, including cities such as Erbil and Duhok, February continues to experience colder temperatures. The mercury typically fluctuates from 0°C (32°F) to 10°C (50°F), although it tends to rise gradually as the month proceeds. Notably, the frequency of precipitation remains substantial, and snowfall can still occur, especially in mountainous areas.

Conversely, the southern regions of Iraq, encompassing areas like Basra, experience relatively warmer temperatures. During February, the average temperatures usually range from 12°C (53.6°F) to 23°C (73.4°F), indicating a shift from the milder winter temperatures of January. The climate remains predominantly dry, with occasional rainfall.

Regarding daylight, February starts to see a gradual lengthening of daylight hours, indicating the approach of spring. As the month proceeds, days become longer, and the sun's trajectory begins to rise, leading to an increase in average daily sunlight.

February's weather across Iraq is characterized by slightly warmer temperatures, particularly in the central and southern regions, continued cold conditions with possible snowfall in the north, and longer daylight hours. This climatic diversity sets the stage for the warmer months ahead.

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• Baghdad - February »
  As the second month of the year commences, Baghdad, Iraq experiences a slight climb in temperatures as compared to the preceding month, making February slightly warmer and pleasant. In Baghdad, during February, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.
• Basrah - February »
  In Basrah during February, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. In Basrah, during February, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.
• Mosul - February »
  In Mosul, during February, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation. At the onset of February, Mosul records an average high-temperature of a refreshing 14.8°C (58.6°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month.
• Erbil - February »
  In Erbil, in February, during 0.8 snowfall days, 7mm (0.28") of snow is typically accumulated. In Erbil, in February, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kirkuk - February »
  February in Kirkuk observes an average high-temperature of a still moderate 15.7°C (60.3°F), marking an insignificant difference from January's 13.8°C (56.8°F). In Kirkuk, in February, during 11 rainfall days, 67mm (2.64") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Sulaymaniyah - February »
  Transitioning from January to February, Sulaymaniyah observes an average high-temperature of a cool 10.3°C (50.5°F), differing subtly from the previous month. In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 17:25.
• Najaf - February »
  On the first day of February in Najaf, Iraq, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 17:35. In Najaf during February, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.
• Karbala - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Karbala is February, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Karbala during February, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.
• Nasiriyah - February »
  In Nasiriyah in February, during 3.7 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of February in Nasiriyah, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:29.
• Amarah - February »
  February's arrival in Amarah signals a modest temperature shift, moving from 16.5°C (61.7°F) in January to a still comfortable 19.6°C (67.3°F). In February, in Amarah, Iraq, the rain falls for 6 days.
• Samawah - February »
  January, February and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Samawah. January, February and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Samawah.
• Tikrit - February »
  On the last day of February, in Tikrit, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:00 +03. The average high-temperature in February in Tikrit, at a comfortable 17.2°C (63°F), reveals a modest deviation from January's 14.3°C (57.7°F).