MUSCAT: The Sultanate is bracing for a sweltering summer, with meteorologists forecasting that temperatures will steadily rise to above-average levels across most governorates in the coming months. As the country enters the primary season for tropical weather systems, the Civil Aviation Authority, represented by Oman Meteorology and the National Multi Hazard Early Warning Center, has released a comprehensive seasonal outlook for May, June, and July 2026, alongside new monitoring initiatives for the Arabian Sea.
With May and June marking the onset of the orbital activity season in the Arabian Sea, Oman Meteorology has initiated a dedicated weekly bulletin starting this week. This proactive measure is designed to closely track potential tropical developments and keep the public and critical sectors informed of any emerging weather systems in the region. In a public statement, the authority strongly urged citizens and residents to draw weather-related information and forecasts exclusively from official sources to prevent the spread of rumors, while expressing gratitude for the public's ongoing cooperation.
According to the newly published seasonal bulletin, the weather pattern for May indicates that precipitation will generally align with normal climate averages across most parts of the country. A notable exception is the southeastern and southern coastal areas, where rainfall is anticipated to exceed the historical climate average for the month. During this period, temperature conditions are expected to range from around average to slightly above average in the majority of Omani regions.
The long-range outlook paints a picture of an increasingly hot and dry environment as the summer progresses. By June, temperatures are projected to climb strictly above the climate average nationwide. While general rainfall is expected to remain around average, the southeastern and southern coasts may see a decline in precipitation, with chances of receiving below-average rainfall. The intense summer heat is forecast to persist into July, with temperatures remaining higher than the historical norm and rainfall dropping below average across the entirety of Oman. The Civil Aviation Authority noted that these monthly bulletins serve as preliminary, long-range indicators, stressing that they do not replace the necessity of following short- and medium-range periodic forecasts for precise, day-to-day weather updates.
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