May weather forecastSinjar, Iraq
May
Weather in May
As Sinjar enters May, summer begins to make its presence felt. This month witnesses substantial shifts from the conditions experienced in April. High-temperature days become more frequent, and with a receding level of rainfall, bluer skies prevail. The 23mm (0.91") of rainfall is a notable cool reprieve in the increasingly dry and sunny weather. A noticeable uptick in daylight hours further signals the transition to the warmer months.Temperature
The arrival of May in Sinjar sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F) in April to a tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F). Sinjar registers a consistent average low-temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F) during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Sinjar is 32%.Rainfall
In Sinjar, in May, during 7.2 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sinjar, Iraq, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73.7 days and collects up to 258mm (10.16") of precipitation.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Sinjar is 14h and 6min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 04:56 and sunset at 19:24 +03.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Sinjar is 11.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Sinjar is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 7 during May translates into the following guidance:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Sinjar, Iraq
- Average high temperature in May: 30.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (40.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.5°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 20.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (28.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°C).
Average pressure in May
Sinjar, Iraq
- Average pressure in May: 1009.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1000.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Sinjar, Iraq
- Average wind speed in May: 11.9km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (8.1km/h).
Average humidity in May
Sinjar, Iraq
- Average humidity in May: 32%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (59%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (17%).
Average rainfall in May
Sinjar, Iraq
- Average rainfall in May: 23mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (49mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Sinjar, Iraq
- Average rainfall days in May: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sinjar, Iraq
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Sinjar, Iraq
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.5 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
Sinjar, Iraq
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sinjar, Iraq
- Average sunshine days in May: 21.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (17.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Sinjar, Iraq
- Average UV index in May: 7
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Sinjar, Iraq
- Average cloud cover in May: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 1).
Average visibility in May
Sinjar, 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).
