Dihok
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Dihok month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Dihok are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 23–29°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and March the wettest (about 124 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.6 | 3.0 | 91 | 6.9 |
| February | 12.3 | 3.7 | 72 | 8.1 |
| March | 16.5 | 7.5 | 124 | 8.8 |
| April | 22.5 | 11.8 | 78 | 10.6 |
| May | 28.7 | 16.9 | 41 | 12.4 |
| June | 36.1 | 22.9 | 2 | 13.8 |
| July | 40.0 | 26.7 | 0 | 13.5 |
| August | 39.9 | 26.6 | 0 | 12.6 |
| September | 34.9 | 22.3 | 2 | 11.9 |
| October | 27.6 | 16.5 | 22 | 9.8 |
| November | 19.0 | 9.8 | 55 | 8.4 |
| December | 13.1 | 5.6 | 94 | 7.0 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1501
Following the foundation of the Safavid Empire in 1501 and its subsequent expansion into Kurdistan, the region came under Safavid authority after the capture of Diyarbakir and Mosul in 1508.
- Documented history · 1820
In 1820, Rich described Duhok as a small town comprising 300 houses, serving as the principal site for the Doski tribe, accompanied by eighty additional villages.
- Documented history · 1851
The missionary Henry Aaron Stern (1851) observed Dohuk's diverse population, which included Jewish residents.
- Documented history · 1859
By 1859, Rabbi Yehiel found two minyans of Jews in the area.
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01 · OverviewDihok, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Dihok took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Dihok
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Dihok
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Dihok
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Dihok
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Dihok
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Dihok
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01 · Q&AWhere is Dihok located and what are its coordinates?
Dihok is situated in Iraq at geographic coordinates 36.8661, 42.9879, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Dihok?
Dihok has a recorded population of approximately 340,900 and observes the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Dihok?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Dihok include AR-IQ, KU, HY, with IQD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Dihok?
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