Rustaq weather in November
In November, Rustaq sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 11 mm of rain across 1.3 wet days and about 10.9 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 27°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 87% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 06 min at the start of November to 10 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Rustaq's 4th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Rustaq's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
- 1.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min
- 6:30 AM – 5:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 15%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.88 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.4
- out of 10
Rustaq is city and province of Oman.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 27°C by the end.
A typical November day in Rustaq reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 5°C cooler than October and about 4°C warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 22 |
| 2 | 31 | 22 |
| 3 | 31 | 22 |
| 4 | 31 | 21 |
| 5 | 31 | 21 |
| 6 | 31 | 21 |
| 7 | 30 | 21 |
| 8 | 30 | 21 |
| 9 | 30 | 21 |
| 10 | 30 | 21 |
| 11 | 30 | 20 |
| 12 | 30 | 20 |
| 13 | 29 | 20 |
| 14 | 29 | 20 |
| 15 | 29 | 20 |
| 16 | 29 | 20 |
| 17 | 29 | 20 |
| 18 | 28 | 19 |
| 19 | 28 | 19 |
| 20 | 28 | 19 |
| 21 | 28 | 19 |
| 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 23 | 28 | 19 |
| 24 | 28 | 19 |
| 25 | 27 | 18 |
| 26 | 27 | 18 |
| 27 | 27 | 18 |
| 28 | 27 | 18 |
| 29 | 27 | 18 |
| 30 | 27 | 18 |
How November really feels in Rustaq
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Rustaq weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 9th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 15° | 14 | 2.5 | 10.7 | 8.9 |
| Feb | 26° / 16° | 13 | 2.2 | 11.2 | 8.7 |
| Mar | 29° / 20° | 20 | 2.7 | 11.8 | 6.8 |
| Apr | 34° / 24° | 13 | 1.8 | 12.5 | 3.6 |
| May | 39° / 28° | 2 | 0.7 | 13.1 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 41° / 31° | 5 | 0.2 | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 40° / 31° | 6 | 0.4 | 13.3 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 39° / 30° | 1 | 0.3 | 12.8 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 37° / 28° | 2 | 0.3 | 12.1 | 2.0 |
| Oct | 34° / 24° | 3 | 0.7 | 11.5 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 29° / 20° | 11 | 1.3 | 10.9 | 7.4 |
| Dec | 25° / 16° | 14 | 2.2 | 10.6 | 8.8 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 87% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 7% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 6%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| Cloudier (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95 | 5 |
| 2 | 95 | 5 |
| 3 | 95 | 5 |
| 4 | 95 | 5 |
| 5 | 95 | 5 |
| 6 | 95 | 5 |
| 7 | 95 | 5 |
| 8 | 95 | 5 |
| 9 | 95 | 5 |
| 10 | 95 | 5 |
| 11 | 95 | 5 |
| 12 | 95 | 5 |
| 13 | 95 | 5 |
| 14 | 95 | 5 |
| 15 | 95 | 5 |
| 16 | 94 | 6 |
| 17 | 94 | 6 |
| 18 | 94 | 6 |
| 19 | 94 | 6 |
| 20 | 94 | 6 |
| 21 | 94 | 6 |
| 22 | 94 | 6 |
| 23 | 92 | 8 |
| 24 | 92 | 8 |
| 25 | 93 | 7 |
| 26 | 92 | 8 |
| 27 | 92 | 8 |
| 28 | 92 | 8 |
| 29 | 92 | 8 |
| 30 | 92 | 8 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Rustaq gets around 11 mm of rain over 1.3 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 5% and peaks near 5% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 5 |
| 9 | 5 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 11 | 5 |
| 12 | 5 |
| 13 | 5 |
| 14 | 5 |
| 15 | 5 |
| 16 | 5 |
| 17 | 5 |
| 18 | 4 |
| 19 | 4 |
| 20 | 4 |
| 21 | 4 |
| 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 4 |
| 26 | 5 |
| 27 | 5 |
| 28 | 5 |
| 29 | 5 |
| 30 | 5 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 41% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 8% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 |
| Comfortable (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
| Humid (%) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Muggy (%) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 23 | 19 | 11 | 1 |
| 2 | 45 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 1 |
| 3 | 44 | 23 | 20 | 12 | 1 |
| 4 | 43 | 23 | 20 | 12 | 1 |
| 5 | 43 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 1 |
| 6 | 42 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 1 |
| 7 | 41 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 1 |
| 8 | 41 | 24 | 23 | 12 | 1 |
| 9 | 40 | 24 | 24 | 11 | 1 |
| 10 | 40 | 25 | 24 | 11 | 1 |
| 11 | 39 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 39 | 25 | 25 | 10 | 0 |
| 13 | 39 | 26 | 26 | 10 | 0 |
| 14 | 39 | 26 | 26 | 9 | 0 |
| 15 | 39 | 26 | 27 | 8 | 0 |
| 16 | 39 | 27 | 27 | 8 | 0 |
| 17 | 39 | 27 | 27 | 7 | 0 |
| 18 | 39 | 27 | 27 | 6 | 0 |
| 19 | 39 | 28 | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| 20 | 39 | 29 | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| 21 | 40 | 29 | 27 | 4 | 0 |
| 22 | 40 | 30 | 27 | 4 | 0 |
| 23 | 40 | 30 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| 24 | 41 | 31 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | 41 | 31 | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| 26 | 41 | 32 | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| 27 | 42 | 32 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| 28 | 43 | 32 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| 29 | 43 | 33 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 | 44 | 33 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 7 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 06 min at the start of November to 10 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:20 AM to 6:39 AM, and sunset from 5:27 PM to 5:20 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.1 | 6:20 | 5:27 |
| 2 | 11.1 | 6:21 | 5:27 |
| 3 | 11.1 | 6:22 | 5:26 |
| 4 | 11.1 | 6:22 | 5:26 |
| 5 | 11.0 | 6:23 | 5:25 |
| 6 | 11.0 | 6:23 | 5:25 |
| 7 | 11.0 | 6:24 | 5:24 |
| 8 | 11.0 | 6:25 | 5:24 |
| 9 | 11.0 | 6:25 | 5:23 |
| 10 | 10.9 | 6:26 | 5:23 |
| 11 | 10.9 | 6:27 | 5:23 |
| 12 | 10.9 | 6:27 | 5:22 |
| 13 | 10.9 | 6:28 | 5:22 |
| 14 | 10.9 | 6:29 | 5:22 |
| 15 | 10.9 | 6:29 | 5:21 |
| 16 | 10.9 | 6:30 | 5:21 |
| 17 | 10.8 | 6:31 | 5:21 |
| 18 | 10.8 | 6:31 | 5:21 |
| 19 | 10.8 | 6:32 | 5:21 |
| 20 | 10.8 | 6:33 | 5:20 |
| 21 | 10.8 | 6:33 | 5:20 |
| 22 | 10.8 | 6:34 | 5:20 |
| 23 | 10.8 | 6:35 | 5:20 |
| 24 | 10.7 | 6:35 | 5:20 |
| 25 | 10.7 | 6:36 | 5:20 |
| 26 | 10.7 | 6:37 | 5:20 |
| 27 | 10.7 | 6:37 | 5:20 |
| 28 | 10.7 | 6:38 | 5:20 |
| 29 | 10.7 | 6:39 | 5:20 |
| 30 | 10.7 | 6:39 | 5:20 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.88 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.37 kWh/m² to a high of 7.56 kWh/m² in May across the year — November's 4.88 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Rustaq
In November, Rustaq sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Rustaq sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Rustaq sees seasonal dust haze (April–September), heaviest in July.
Is November a good time to visit Rustaq?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is one of the better times to visit Rustaq for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Rustaq in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Rustaq sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
Sea temperature near Rustaq in November
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 54 km away) is warmest in June at about 32°C and coldest in February near 23°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 23 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 25 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 32 | Tropical |
| Jul | 32 | Tropical |
| Aug | 31 | Tropical |
| Sep | 31 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Rustaq in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Rustaq peaks around May 15 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | High |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Rustaq in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Rustaq is worst in July — around 84 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.3× the cleanest month (December, 25 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 28 | 33 | 37 | 43 | 48 | 57 | 84 | 67 | 44 | 31 | 27 | 25 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Moderate |
| Feb | 33 | Moderate |
| Mar | 37 | Poor |
| Apr | 43 | Poor |
| May | 48 | Poor |
| Jun | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 84 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 44 | Poor |
| Oct | 31 | Moderate |
| Nov | 27 | Moderate |
| Dec | 25 | Moderate |
Where is Rustaq?
Rustaq sits at 23.4°N, 57.4°E, 341 m above sea level, in Oman. The nearest listed city is Bahla, 47 km away.
Topography around Rustaq
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Rustaq.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Rustaq has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,070 m around an average of 474 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,776 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,973 m.
The land around Rustaq is covered by bare terrain (74%) within 3 km, bare terrain (93%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (79%) within 80 km.
Oman travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $19,947
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 91%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.1
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 10.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 407
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Rustaq (23.3908°, 57.4244°, elevation 341 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).