May weather forecast
Shanidar, Iraq

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Shanidar, Iraq, with an average temperature varying between 27°C (80.6°F) and 15.6°C (60.1°F).

Temperature

May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 20°C (68°F) in April to a warm 27°C (80.6°F). An average nighttime temperature of 15.6°C (60.1°F) is noted during the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 39%.

Rainfall

In Shanidar, Iraq, in May, during 9 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shanidar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.6 days and collects up to 592mm (23.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Shanidar.

Daylight

In Shanidar, Iraq, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset at 19:15 +03.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.9h.

UV index

In Shanidar, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in May leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Shanidar in May?
May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 27°C (80.6°F) and a low-temperature of 15.6°C (60.1°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity is 39%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Shanidar, in May, during 9 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow?
April through November are months without snowfall.
What is the average length of the day in May?
The average day length in May is 14h and 8min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, in Shanidar, sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset at 19:15 +03.
How many hours of sunshine does Shanidar have in May?
In Shanidar, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.9h.
What is the UV index intensity in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Shanidar, Iraq
  • Average high temperature in May: 27°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (38.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 15.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Shanidar, Iraq
  • Average pressure in May: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1003.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Shanidar, Iraq
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (8.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (5.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Shanidar, Iraq
  • Average humidity in May: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (18%).

Average rainfall in May
Shanidar, Iraq
  • Average rainfall in May: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (117mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Shanidar, Iraq
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shanidar, Iraq
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (36mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Shanidar, Iraq
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Shanidar, Iraq
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

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
Shanidar, Iraq
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Shanidar, 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
Shanidar, Iraq
  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

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

Average visibility in May
Shanidar, Iraq
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).

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