September weather forecast
Mosul, Iraq

September in Mosul sees the start of a gentle descent from the summer peak, inching towards autumn. The debilitating heat starts to recede, though the days remain quite warm. Surprisingly, rainfall edges upwards, leading to a minimum of 0mm (0"), hinting at the end of the dry spell. The dusk arrives earlier, shortening daylight hours to 12.4. The UV index drops to 8, a small respite from the previous summer months.

Temperature

September's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from a scorching 42.6°C (108.7°F) in August to a very hot 38.2°C (100.8°F). From the heights of the September heat, Mosul records a mean nighttime low of 19.1°C (66.4°F).

Rainfall

Months with rainfall in Mosul, Iraq, are January through July, September through December. September is the first month it rains. Throughout September, Mosul receives 0mm (0") of precipitation. During the entire year, Mosul aggregates up to 364mm (14.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day in Mosul is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:52 +03.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine is 11h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September in Mosul, Iraq, is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 8 in September, converts into the following recommendations:
Protection should always be a priority. Skin and eyes are vulnerable without it. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.