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Weather & Climate in Rustaq, Oman
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rustaq has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,119 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 971.9 sq mi (2,517.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.3908°N, 57.4244°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Muscat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Gulab:shaheen-gu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 127 km |
| 2010 | Phet | Category 3 | 75 mph | 217 km |
| 2007 | Gonu | Category 2 | 89 mph | 179 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 89°F (31°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
Rustaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 64°F in January to 91°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.4") and October the driest (0.1").