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

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 17.7°C (63.9°F) and a low of 6.8°C (44.2°F), is recognized as the coldest.

Rainfall

In Basrah, during January, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. Throughout the year, 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

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

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.