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Weather & Climate in Şalālah, Oman
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şalālah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 4.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 3,973.5 sq mi (10,291.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0151°N, 54.0924°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Muscat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 5, 1990 | 122 km S of ?al?lah, Oman | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Tej | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2018 | Mekunu:sagar | Category 3 | 109 mph | 41 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in |
Şalālah has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 72°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.9") and November the driest (0.1").