Al Buraimi Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Al Buraimi. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Al Buraimi experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 60 mm annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Despite minor fluctuations, Al Buraimi enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In March, you can expect around 15 mm of precipitation, while in May, Al Buraimi receives about 0.7 mm.
March, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 40°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Al Buraimi Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Oman
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Oman. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Al Buraimi’s average annual precipitation is 60 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm of rainfall mostly during the winter months.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.
How is Precipitation Measured?
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
Global Precipitation Patterns
Tropical Rainforests: In tropical regions, rainfall is generally abundant year-round. Areas near the equator, like the Amazon rainforest, can receive up to 3000 mm of rain annually.
Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm of rainfall annually. Rainfall tends to be infrequent, but when it does occur, it is often intense.
Temperate Zones: In temperate regions, precipitation tends to be more evenly distributed, though areas closer to the ocean may see more rain in the winter months, and areas further inland experience drier summers.
Polar Regions: Precipitation in polar regions, like Antarctica, is extremely low, often falling as snow. Average annual precipitation in Antarctica is less than 200 mm, with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm annually.
For more detailed information about Al Buraimi’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Al Buraimi Climate page.
Current rainfall in Al Buraimi
