January weather forecast
Basrah, Iraq

January in Basrah, Iraq, sees the mercury rising from a low of 6.8°C (44.2°F) to a high of 17.7°C (63.9°F). The city begins to thaw from the winter's chill, welcoming the new year with gradually warming temperatures. Despite this, it's the month with the most rainfall, seeing 31mm (1.22") over six days, implying a higher likelihood of precipitation. January also observes just over 10 hours of daylight, indicating shorter days. An early sunset paints the cityscape with hues of orange and purple, making for an idyllic winter setting.

Temperature

January is Basrah's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 17.7°C (63.9°F) and lows of 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Rainfall

In Basrah, in January, during 6 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Basrah, there are 32 rainfall days, and 152mm (5.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 17:23 +03.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Basrah, Iraq, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.