May weather forecast
Bastora, Iraq

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a hot month in Bastora, Iraq, with an average temperature varying between 20.1°C (68.2°F) and 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from a moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F) in April to a hot 31.5°C (88.7°F). In Bastora, an average nighttime temperature of 20.1°C (68.2°F) is expected during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 30%.

Rainfall

In Bastora, in May, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 365mm (14.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Bastora, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 04:47 and sunset at 19:15 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. 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. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is May?
May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low-temperature of 20.1°C (68.2°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 30%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In May, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout May, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is accumulated.
When it does not snow?
In Bastora, snow does not fall in April through November.
How many hours of daylight does Bastora have in May?
The average day length in May is 14h and 6min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May in Bastora, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:47 and sunset at 19:15 +03.
How many hours of sunshine does Bastora have in May?
In Bastora, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.9h.
What is the UV index intensity in May?
In Bastora, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Bastora, Iraq
Average temperature in May
Bastora, Iraq
  • Average high temperature in May: 31.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (42.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 20.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.2°C).

Average pressure in May - Bastora, Iraq
Average pressure in May
Bastora, Iraq
  • Average pressure in May: 1010.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1001.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Bastora, Iraq
Average wind speed in May
Bastora, Iraq
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.9km/h).

Average humidity in May - Bastora, Iraq
Average humidity in May
Bastora, Iraq
  • Average humidity in May: 30%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (57%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (15%).

Average rainfall in May - Bastora, Iraq
Average rainfall in May
Bastora, Iraq
  • Average rainfall in May: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Bastora, Iraq
Average rainfall days in May
Bastora, Iraq
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average snowfall in May - Bastora, Iraq
Average snowfall in May
Bastora, Iraq
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Bastora, Iraq
Average snowfall days in May
Bastora, Iraq
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bastora, Iraq
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bastora, Iraq
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May - Bastora, Iraq
Average sunshine days in May
Bastora, Iraq
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14 days).

Average UV index in May - Bastora, Iraq
Average UV index in May
Bastora, Iraq
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May - Bastora, Iraq
Average cloud cover in May
Bastora, Iraq
  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in May - Bastora, Iraq
Average visibility in May
Bastora, Iraq
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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