May weather forecastDarishki, Iraq

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Darishki, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 16.1°C (61°F) and 27.3°C (81.1°F).

Temperature

The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 20.3°C (68.5°F) in April to a moderately hot 27.3°C (81.1°F). Darishki's temperature in May lowers to a consistent average of 16.1°C (61°F) during the nights.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at 27°C (80.6°F). With extended exposure and activity, one might feel exhausted and experience heat cramps.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.

Humidity

In Darishki, the average relative humidity in May is 41%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout May, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 90.5 rainfall days, and 460mm (18.11") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 04:49 and sunset at 19:21 +03.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Darishki is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in May translates into this advice:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 27.3°C (81.1°F) and 16.1°C (61°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in May is appraised at 27°C (80.6°F).

In Darishki, the average relative humidity in May is 41%.

In Darishki, in May, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation.

April through November are months without snowfall.

In Darishki, the average day length in May is 14h and 10min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:49 and sunset at 19:21 +03.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Darishki, Iraq

  • Average high temperature in May: 27.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (38.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Darishki, Iraq

  • Average pressure in May: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1002.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Darishki, Iraq

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (8.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Darishki, Iraq

  • Average humidity in May: 41%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (17%).

Average rainfall in May
Darishki, Iraq

  • Average rainfall in May: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (104mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Darishki, Iraq

  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Darishki, Iraq

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (28mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Darishki, Iraq

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 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
Darishki, Iraq

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 48min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Darishki, Iraq

  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Darishki, Iraq

  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Darishki, Iraq

  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

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

Average visibility in May
Darishki, 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).