May
Weather in May
Temperature
The arrival of May brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F) in April to a sweltering 36.8°C (98.2°F). A sharp reduction from the daytime highs is witnessed during May, with nighttime temperatures averaging a low of 23.6°C (74.5°F).Rainfall
May is the last month it rains. During 2 rainfall days, in May, Basrah aggregates 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 32 rainfall days, and 152mm (5.98") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Basrah, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 42min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:47 and sunset at 18:46 +03.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 11. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 11 during May translates into the following directions:
Enforce all necessary safety measures, unprotected skin may suffer burns swiftly. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Frequent application of a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen is crucial, reapply it every two hours or immediately post swimming or outdoor exercise.
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Average temperature in May
Basrah, Iraq
- Average high temperature in May: 36.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (41.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 23.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (27.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.8°C).
Average rainfall in May
Basrah, Iraq
- Average rainfall in May: 5mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (33mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Basrah, Iraq
- Average rainfall days in May: 2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Basrah, Iraq
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h).
Average UV index in May
Basrah, Iraq
- Average UV index in May: 11
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
