Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah, Muscat, Oman. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 89 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, January receives substantial rainfall, averaging 18 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation, recorded across a single rainy day.

In contrast, the driest month, September brings less rainfall, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) over 0 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). The city receives 271 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah Temperature page.

Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah's average annual precipitation is 89 mm (3.5 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

• 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 Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah Climate page.