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Barkā’ Weather in July

Barkā’ in July

The short of it: Barkā’ in July averages a high of 38 °C (100 °F) and a low of 29 °C (83 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 13 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 38° · low 29° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 13 h 28 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & February

Thirty years of records give Barkā’ an average July high of 38°, a low of 29° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 28 min in mid-July.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates July 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Barkā’ runs cooler than most and drier than most in July. Seeb, 31 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

July in Barkā’, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus June
2° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus August
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 28 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

July averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SeebMuscat31 km E37°28°1.0 mm
BidbidAd Dakhiliyah39 km SE38°28°12 mm
Sufālat Samā’ilAd Dakhiliyah42 km SSE38°28°15 mm
Samā’ilAd Dakhiliyah43 km S38°27°17 mm
As SuwayqAl Batinah North49 km WNW38°29°1.0 mm
BawsharMuscat54 km ESE38°29°3.0 mm
MuscatMuscat54 km E37°29°2.0 mm
Bayt al ‘AwābīAl Batinah South56 km SW38°27°12 mm

The Almanac · Barkā’ Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
July
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Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Barkā’ by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°15°15 mm12 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
February27°16°11 mm13 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
March30°19°16 mm14 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
April35°23°5.0 mm14 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
May40°27°2.0 mm14 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦
June40°29°1.0 mm14 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦
July38°29°1.0 mm16 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦
August37°27°1.0 mm16 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦
September36°26°0.0 mm14 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
October35°23°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦
November31°20°9.0 mm11 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
December28°17°11 mm11 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Barkā’ in July

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Barkā’ in July?

Days average 38 °C (100 °F) and nights 29 °C (83 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is July a good time to visit Barkā’?

The Almanac gives July 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Barkā’ in July?

In mid-July the sun is up for about 13 h 28 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 41 min in December to 13 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Barkā’ in July?

Hardly — July nights average 29 °C (83 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Barkā’ in July?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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