{"id":28731,"date":"2026-02-19T14:14:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T09:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.iq\/?p=28731"},"modified":"2026-02-19T14:14:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T09:14:59","slug":"iraq-weather-rising-temperatures-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.iq\/en\/iraq-weather-rising-temperatures-rain\/","title":{"rendered":"Iraq Weather: Gradual Temperature Rise Until Sunday, Light Rain Early Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Iraq Weather conditions are expected to see a gradual rise in temperatures through Sunday, according to the Iraqi Meteorological Authority.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement carried by the Iraqi News Agency and local media, the authority said the country will experience mostly clear skies over the coming days, with limited cloud cover in some areas.<\/p>\n<p>The forecast indicates relatively stable conditions before a slight change early next week, when western regions may see light rainfall and a minor drop in temperatures.<\/p>\n<h2>Friday Forecast and Temperatures Across Iraq<\/h2>\n<p>The Iraqi Meteorological Authority stated that Friday\u2019s weather will be generally clear across the country. Temperatures will remain stable in the central and southern regions, while rising slightly in the north.<\/p>\n<p>Maximum temperatures expected on Friday are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Duhok: 17\u00b0C<br \/>\nErbil: 19\u00b0C<br \/>\nSulaymaniyah and Nineveh: 20\u00b0C<br \/>\nKirkuk: 21\u00b0C<br \/>\nAnbar: 22\u00b0C<br \/>\nBaghdad, Diyala, Salah al-Din, and Karbala: 23\u00b0C<br \/>\nNajaf and Babil: 24\u00b0C<br \/>\nWasit and Diwaniyah: 25\u00b0C<br \/>\nMuthanna: 26\u00b0C<br \/>\nDhi Qar: 27\u00b0C<br \/>\nMaysan and Basra: 28\u00b0C<\/p>\n<h2>Continued Warming Through Sunday<\/h2>\n<p>According to the authority, Saturday will remain generally clear, with a slight temperature increase in central and northern regions, while southern areas will see little change.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, conditions will stay mostly clear, with partly cloudy skies in parts of the northern region. Temperatures are expected to rise by several degrees in central and southern Iraq, while remaining relatively stable in the north.<\/p>\n<p>Key highlights through Sunday include:<\/p>\n<p>Predominantly clear skies nationwide<br \/>\nGradual temperature increase<br \/>\nPartly cloudy conditions in northern areas<br \/>\nStable weather pattern overall<\/p>\n<h2>Light Rain Expected in Western Iraq on Monday<\/h2>\n<p>The authority indicated that Monday will begin with generally clear skies, turning partly cloudy in the afternoon. Western parts of the country are expected to become cloudy, with a chance of light rain.<\/p>\n<p>Temperatures are forecast to decrease slightly across Iraq compared to Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Main features of Monday\u2019s forecast:<\/p>\n<p>Clear weather in the morning<br \/>\nIncreasing cloud cover later in the day<br \/>\nLight rain possible in western provinces<br \/>\nSlight drop in temperatures nationwide<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion:<\/h2>\n<p>The Iraq Weather forecast points to stable and gradually warming conditions through the weekend, followed by limited rainfall in western regions and a modest temperature decline on Monday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iraq Weather conditions are expected to see a gradual rise in temperatures through Sunday, according to the Iraqi Meteorological Authority. In a statement carried by the Iraqi News Agency and local media, the authority said the country will experience mostly clear skies over the coming days, with limited cloud cover in some areas. 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