May weather forecast
Karbala, Iraq

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Weather in May

May ushers in the sweltering summer in Karbala. The town prepares for high heat, as the mercury hits a striking 36.8°C (98.2°F). Given the increase in temperature, the relative humidity takes a sharp nosedive, reaching a mere 20%. Sunshine hours extend to nearly 12 a day, further escalating the temperature. As June approaches, the heat wave continues to escalate, highlighting the peak of summer in Karbala.

Temperature

Karbala sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F) to a fiery hot 36.8°C (98.2°F). During May, Karbala sees a mean low-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Humidity

In Karbala, the average relative humidity in May is 20%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains in Karbala. During 3.7 rainfall days, in May, Karbala aggregates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. In Karbala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 30.1 days and collects up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Karbala, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 19:06 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Karbala, Iraq, is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following advice:
Take all necessary measures. Eyes and skin are at risk if left unprotected. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Karbala in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.8°C (98.2°F) and a low-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Karbala?

In Karbala, Iraq, the average relative humidity in May is 20%.

What is the last month it rains in Karbala?

May is the last month it rains. During 3.7 rainfall days, in May, Karbala aggregates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Karbala?

In Karbala, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

How many hours of daylight does Karbala have in May?

The average day length in May in Karbala is 13h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Karbala?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, in Karbala, sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 19:06 +03.

How many hours of sunshine does Karbala have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Karbala, Iraq, is 11.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Karbala?

In Karbala, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Karbala, Iraq

Average temperature in May - Karbala, Iraq
  • Average high temperature in May: 36.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (44.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 26.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (33°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°C).

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Average pressure in May
Karbala, Iraq

Average pressure in May - Karbala, Iraq
  • Average pressure in May: 1007.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (998.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Karbala, Iraq

Average wind speed in May - Karbala, Iraq
  • Average wind speed in May: 14.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (11.5km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Karbala, Iraq

Average humidity in May - Karbala, Iraq
  • Average humidity in May: 20%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (45%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (14%).

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Average rainfall in May
Karbala, Iraq

Average rainfall in May - Karbala, Iraq
  • Average rainfall in May: 6mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (9mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Karbala, Iraq

Average rainfall days in May - Karbala, Iraq
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Karbala, Iraq

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Karbala, Iraq

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Karbala, Iraq

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Karbala, Iraq
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Karbala, Iraq

Average sunshine days in May - Karbala, Iraq
  • Average sunshine days in May: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (24.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Karbala, Iraq

Average UV index in May - Karbala, Iraq
  • Average UV index in May: 8

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in May
Karbala, Iraq

Average cloud cover in May - Karbala, Iraq
  • Average cloud cover in May: 10

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 1).

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Average visibility in May
Karbala, Iraq

Average visibility in May - Karbala, 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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Karbala, Iraq

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