May weather forecastKarbala, Iraq
May
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
The transition from April to May brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F) to a fiery hot 36.8°C (98.2°F). An average nighttime temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) is witnessed throughout May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 20%.Rainfall
May is the last month it rains. During 3.7 rainfall days, in May, Karbala aggregates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 30.1 rainfall days, and 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Karbala, snow does not fall in January, March through December.Daylight
In Karbala, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 50min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 19:06 +03.
Sunshine
In Karbala, the average sunshine in May is 11.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 8 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Immediate care is essential; skin and eyes can be harmed in no time without it. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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).
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).
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).
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).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Karbala, Iraq
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 48min
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 54min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
