April weather forecast
Kirkuk, Iraq

April in Kirkuk witnesses a significant leap into higher temperatures and declining rain. The striking difference in weather compared to March reflects in the soaring highs of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and lows not going down beyond 13.8°C (56.8°F). Sandwiched between spring and summer, April encapsulates the dynamic nature of weather in Kirkuk with merely 44mm (1.73") rainfall. A leap to 8-hour sun exposure from 7-hour in the previous month infuses a distinct brightness into the cityscape. As May approaches, the city braces for drier days and a steep advancement towards the summer heat.

Temperature

The arrival of April brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from an agreeable 20.1°C (68.2°F) in March to a warm 26.3°C (79.3°F). A considerable shift from the daytime highs is observed during April nights, with an average low of 13.8°C (56.8°F).

Rainfall

In Kirkuk, during April, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kirkuk, there are 69 rainfall days, and 361mm (14.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 18:47 +03.

Sunshine

In Kirkuk, Iraq, the average sunshine in April is 8h.

UV index

In Kirkuk, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the UV index of 8 transforms into the following advice:
Take extra precautions. Protection against sun damage is required. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.