Climate
The Tigris and Euphrates make
one of the
harshest environments in the world
habitable and productive. The area surrounding the Tigris and Euphrates
is
known for the extreme heat and cold in summer and winter,
respectivly.
Daytime temperatures rise as
high
as 140 F. Humidity in most areas is as low as 15 percent. Seasonal rainfall reaches
its
peak between March and May. The rain can be torrential in
winter
but usually does not exceed 8
inches. The lack of rain leads to
dust
storms, which occur throughout the year, and are especially frequent in
the summer.
