July weather forecast
Basrah, Iraq

July continues the harsh summer dominance in Basrah, reflecting a negligible variance in weather aspects compared to June. At the height of the summer season, the city's rainfall remains nonexistent, just like in the preceding month. Meanwhile, maximum temperature shoots up once more, rendering outdoor activities a challenging feat. Although the daylight hours decrease slightly, the sweltering effect of the sun remains unmitigated. Ensuring adequate protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays becomes a daily absolute necessity.

Temperature

July reports an average high-temperature of a blistering 41.3°C (106.3°F), slightly varied from June's 39.7°C (103.5°F). Basrah, in July, displays a significant temperature downturn during the night, with an average reading of 27.4°C (81.3°F).

Rainfall

In Basrah, Iraq, rain does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In Basrah, the average length of the day in July is 13h and 54min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 04:50 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 18:43 +03.

Sunshine

June and July, with an average of 11h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 12 in July translates into the following instructions:
Carry out all crucial safety measures, unprotected skin may burn instantly. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Despite the cloudy weather, sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 30 should be liberally applied and reapplied, including after a swim or outdoor activity.