As Sīfah Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in As Sīfah, Muscat, Oman. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

As Sīfah is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 108 mm (4.3 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

As Sīfah can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 19 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation over a single rainy day.

In contrast September, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). The city receives 269 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our As Sīfah Temperature page.

As Sīfah's average annual precipitation is 108 mm (4.3 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about As Sīfah's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our As Sīfah Climate page.