June weather forecast
Basrah, Iraq

June in Basrah experiences torrid weather conditions, pushing the limits of summer heat with a high reaching 39.7°C (103.5°F) and no recorded rainfall. The shift from May to June clearly marks the peak of the summer season as temperatures soar skywards. Interestingly, despite the brutal heat, June also boasts the longest daylight hours. It is advisable to take measures to deal with the high ultraviolet radiation, which matches the high temperatures. During this period, locals and visitors swap outdoor activities for indoor retreats to escape the searing outdoors.

Temperature

June denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a still torrid 39.7°C (103.5°F) from May's 36.8°C (98.2°F). Despite high daytime temperatures, the average temperature lowers to a moderately hot 26.2°C (79.2°F) during June nights.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of June, sunrise is at 04:46 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:49 and sunset at 18:55 +03.

Sunshine

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

UV index

June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 12 in June, converts into the following recommendations:
Practice every essential safety step. People with fair skin could receive burns in fewer than 5 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. One should apply and reapply liberally a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ every two hours and immediately after a swim or an outdoor exercise.