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Weather & Climate in Sohar, Oman
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sohar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 329 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 3.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 121.2 sq mi (314.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 893/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.3475°N, 56.7094°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Muscat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Mar 11, 2002 | 14 km NW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Near the coast of southeastern Iran | M5.0 | 127 km | 39 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M4.5 | 103 km | 25 km |
| May 10, 2009 | 69 km E of Murba?, United Arab Emirates | M4.4 | 121 km | 35 km |
| Jan 9, 2002 | 39 km SSW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2007 | 19 km WNW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 15 km NNW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 2 km WSW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M3.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 65 km E of Murba?, United Arab Emirates | M3.7 | 119 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Gulab:shaheen-gu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 174 km |
| 2007 | Gonu | Category 2 | 89 mph | 233 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in |
Sohar has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 67°F in January to 93°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 3.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").