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Weather & Climate in Sur, Oman
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. 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 4.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 81.7°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1,326.6 sq mi (3,435.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.5667°N, 59.5289°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Muscat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 27, 2017 | 135 km E of Sur, Oman | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Shakhti | Category 1 | - | 253 km |
| 2021 | Gulab:shaheen-gu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 176 km |
| 2019 | Hikaa:hikka | Category 2 | 86 mph | 286 km |
| 2010 | Phet | Category 3 | 81 mph | 14 km |
| 2007 | Gonu | Category 4 | 132 mph | 28 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in |
Sur has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 70°F in January to 92°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 4.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").