Barometric Pressure in Zakho, Duhok, IQ

The pressure in Zakho, Iraq is predicted to drop over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 958.4 hPa today, which is lower than normal.

Weather prediction:

The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Zakho is 13.5 hPa, with a low of 951.7 hPa and a high of 965.2 hPa. The daily average here is lower than in most cities around the world.

Forecast

The barometric pressure in Zakho, Duhok, Iraq ranges from 995 to 1020 millibars. This pressure is higher than in coastal cities. It is lower than in high-altitude cities.

Zakho is surrounded by mountains. The city is near the Turkish and Syrian borders. The mountains block moist air from the Mediterranean Sea. They keep the city dry.

The landscape also creates a rain shadow effect. Moist air drops its water on the mountain slopes. This leaves the city with low humidity. The air is dry and hot in summer.

In winter, cold air from Turkey and Syria reaches the city. The air is cold and dry. The barometric pressure is higher due to the cold air's density.