Feel

Located in the Middle East, average temperatures in Iraq range from higher than 100 degrees in July to below freezing in January.  Most of the rainfall in this region occurs between December and April and ranges from 3.9-7.1 inches annually.  Here on the west coast of the United States, we are only accustomed to mild weather such as rain, sun, and the occasional snow fall. However, in Iraq another weather phenomena they are known for is sandstorms. Sand storms occur when heavy winds pick up dust and sand particles.  These walls of sand can reach up to 1.6 kilometers high and limit visibility to mere meters, as seen in the video below. When you are in Iraq, make sure you stay up to date on the weather so you are not trapped in a storm like this one.