Climate of Iraq
Most of Iraq has a continental climate with extremes of heat and cold. The mountainous northern portion has cool summers and cold winters, often accompanied by snow. In the lowlands, the summers are long and hot, and the winters short and cool.

In the northeastern highlands, rainfall is considerable from October to May, ranging from 305 to 559 mm. However, farther south, on the central alluvial plain and near the Persian Gulf, rainfall is less. The Syrian Desert gets little or no precipitation.

Climate of Iraq
Most of Iraq has a continental climate with extremes of heat and cold. The mountainous northern portion has cool summers and cold winters, often accompanied by snow. In the lowlands, the summers are long and hot, and the winters short and cool.

In the northeastern highlands, rainfall is considerable from October to May, ranging from 305 to 559 mm. However, farther south, on the central alluvial plain and near the Persian Gulf, rainfall is less. The Syrian Desert gets little or no precipitation.

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