May weather forecastSamawah, Iraq
May
Weather in May
In Samawah, May brings intense heat coupled with longer days, indicating the peak summer season. The remarkably low relative humidity of 17% provides a dry atmosphere, intensifying the effect of heat. The soaring daytime temperatures result in the highest recorded value of 38.8°C (101.8°F) for this year. As the sun shines bright during longer daylight hours, immunity against high UV index becomes indispensable. Despite the scorching heat, the consistent wind speed forms a slightly soothing setting.Temperature
With the onset of May in Samawah, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from April's tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F) to a fiery hot 38.8°C (101.8°F). During May, the average low-temperature is a warm 28.4°C (83.1°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Samawah is 17%.Rainfall
May is the last month it rains. During 3.3 rainfall days, in May, Samawah aggregates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 31.8 rainfall days, and 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 45min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:55 and sunset at 18:58 +03.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 12h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 9 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Take extra precautions. Fair-skinned individuals may get burned in less than 10 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Every two hours, apply and reapply an SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen, especially after swimming or engaging in outdoor activities.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Samawah, Iraq
- Average high temperature in May: 38.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (46.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 28.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (33.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Samawah, Iraq
- Average pressure in May: 1007.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (998.1mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Samawah, Iraq
- Average wind speed in May: 15.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (12km/h).
Average humidity in May
Samawah, Iraq
- Average humidity in May: 17%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (41%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (10%).
Average rainfall in May
Samawah, Iraq
- Average rainfall in May: 7mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (12mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Samawah, Iraq
- Average rainfall days in May: 3.3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and April (5.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.1 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Samawah, Iraq
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 12h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Samawah, Iraq
- Average sunshine days in May: 25.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (23.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Samawah, Iraq
- Average UV index in May: 9
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Samawah, Iraq
- Average cloud cover in May: 9
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 1).
Average visibility in May
Samawah, 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).
