Location & Surroundings
Bīrakā is a settlement in Erbil, Iraq, at 844 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Soran, 25 km to the south. The national capital Baghdad is about 395 km to the south. The nearest airport is Khaneh Airport, 57 km away.
Also known as: بيركا · Pīraka · Pîreka · پيرەكا · Pîrkan · Pirkan
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 52' 40" N, 44° 32' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 844 m
- Timezone Asia/Baghdad
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dinar (IQD)
- Phone Prefix +964
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:16
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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بيركا
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Pîreka
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پيرەكا
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Pîrkan
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پيركان
Weather in Biraka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Biraka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 28.8 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Temperature
28.8 C
Wind
7.8 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 28.8 | 7.8 | 231 | 18 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 0.3 | 55 | 39 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 123.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 1.4 | 78 | 46 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 241 | 28 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 136.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 4.5 | 238 | 21 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 731.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 1.1 | 163 | 44 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 119.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.4 | 2.0 | 73 | 49 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 223 | 33 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 129.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.8 | 2.5 | 231 | 20 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 660.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 0.8 | 189 | 36 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 111.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.0 | 1.8 | 72 | 38 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 245 | 25 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 131.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.6 | 2.9 | 225 | 20 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 714.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Biraka?
Now 28.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 28.8 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Biraka today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Biraka?
Local time is 00:16. Time zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Biraka?
Biraka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Biraka?
DEM 844 m.
Where is Biraka located?
It is at 36.87774, 44.54274 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Biraka in?
It is in Iraq.