Weather in Al-Mejar Al-Kabi District

Overview

Al Majar al Kabir is a flourishing town in the Maysan Governorate of southeastern Iraq, located approximately 15 miles south of the city of Amarah. This region is renowned for its unique weather patterns and climate.

Climate & Weather

The climate in Al Majar al Kabir is classified as hot desert according to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification system. This system classifies world climates into five main groups, each with their unique characteristics - Tropical, Dry, Mild Temperate, Cold Temperate, and Polar. The hot desert climate, also known as BWh, is characterized by extremely arid conditions with little precipitation and high evaporation rates.

Temperature

The average temperatures in Al Majar al Kabir can vary dramatically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 22nd percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide.

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)
January	16	4
February	19	6
March	24	11
April	31	16
May	38	22
June	42	26
July	44	28
August	44	27
September	40	23
October	33	17
November	24	10
December	17	6

Precipitation

Al Majar al Kabir receives very little rainfall throughout the year, with an annual average of around 150 mm, most of which falls between November and April. The driest months are June, July, and August where almost no rainfall occurs.

Humidity and Wind

Al Majar al Kabir has some high humidity months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is June (22.8% relative humidity), and the most humid month is January (70.1%). Wind in Al Majar al Kabir is usually calm. The windiest month is June, followed by May and April.

Conclusion

The climate in Al Majar al Kabir is typically hot and arid, with extreme temperature variations between summer and winter months. The region's hot desert climate means it receives very little rainfall, predominantly in the cooler months. These factors combined make the weather in this region unique when compared to other parts of Iraq and indeed the world. Thus, it is important for any visitors to be well-prepared for this climate, particularly during the summer months when the temperatures can become extremely high.

References

1. Climate-Data.org: Climate Al Majar al Kabir 2. Weather Atlas: Al Majar al Kabir, Iraq 3. World Weather Online: Al Majar al Kabir Monthly Climate Averages 4. Weather and Climate: Al Majar al Kabir, Iraq Average Annual Weather 5. Weather Spark: Average Weather in Al Majar al Kabir, Iraq.