Shināş weather in February
In February, Shināş sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 12 mm of rain across 2.1 wet days and about 11.1 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 24°C in the first days to 26°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 77% of the time in February, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 54 min at the start of February to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Shināş's 9th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Shināş's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- 2.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 06 min
- 6:55 AM – 6:03 PM
- Cloud cover
- 22%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.19 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.8
- out of 10
Shināş is town in Al Batinah Region, Oman.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Highs climb over the month, from about 24°C in the first days to 26°C by the end.
A typical February day in Shināş reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs about 1°C warmer than January and about 3°C cooler than March.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 17 |
| 2 | 24 | 17 |
| 3 | 24 | 17 |
| 4 | 25 | 17 |
| 5 | 25 | 17 |
| 6 | 25 | 17 |
| 7 | 25 | 17 |
| 8 | 25 | 18 |
| 9 | 25 | 18 |
| 10 | 25 | 18 |
| 11 | 25 | 18 |
| 12 | 25 | 18 |
| 13 | 25 | 18 |
| 14 | 25 | 18 |
| 15 | 25 | 18 |
| 16 | 25 | 18 |
| 17 | 25 | 18 |
| 18 | 25 | 18 |
| 19 | 25 | 18 |
| 20 | 26 | 18 |
| 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 23 | 26 | 19 |
| 24 | 26 | 19 |
| 25 | 26 | 19 |
| 26 | 26 | 19 |
| 27 | 26 | 19 |
| 28 | 26 | 19 |
How February really feels in Shināş
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February 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.
February sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Shināş weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 11th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 17° | 14 | 2.2 | 10.6 | 9.0 |
| Feb | 25° / 18° | 12 | 2.1 | 11.1 | 8.8 |
| Mar | 28° / 21° | 17 | 2.4 | 11.8 | 7.7 |
| Apr | 32° / 25° | 7 | 1.2 | 12.6 | 4.9 |
| May | 37° / 29° | 1 | 0.3 | 13.2 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 38° / 31° | 1 | 0.2 | 13.5 | 1.6 |
| Jul | 37° / 31° | 3 | 0.2 | 13.4 | 2.1 |
| Aug | 36° / 31° | 0 | 0 | 12.9 | 2.9 |
| Sep | 35° / 29° | 0 | 0.2 | 12.2 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 33° / 26° | 3 | 0.6 | 11.4 | 4.6 |
| Nov | 29° / 22° | 8 | 1.4 | 10.8 | 7.3 |
| Dec | 26° / 19° | 12 | 1.9 | 10.5 | 8.8 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 77% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 8% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 14%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 |
| Cloudier (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 | 11 |
| 2 | 89 | 11 |
| 3 | 89 | 11 |
| 4 | 89 | 11 |
| 5 | 89 | 11 |
| 6 | 89 | 11 |
| 7 | 88 | 12 |
| 8 | 88 | 12 |
| 9 | 88 | 12 |
| 10 | 88 | 12 |
| 11 | 87 | 13 |
| 12 | 87 | 13 |
| 13 | 86 | 14 |
| 14 | 85 | 15 |
| 15 | 85 | 15 |
| 16 | 85 | 15 |
| 17 | 85 | 15 |
| 18 | 84 | 16 |
| 19 | 84 | 16 |
| 20 | 84 | 16 |
| 21 | 83 | 17 |
| 22 | 83 | 17 |
| 23 | 83 | 17 |
| 24 | 83 | 17 |
| 25 | 83 | 17 |
| 26 | 83 | 17 |
| 27 | 82 | 18 |
| 28 | 82 | 18 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Shināş gets around 12 mm of rain over 2.1 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 7% and peaks near 9% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 5 |
| 9 | 6 |
| 10 | 6 |
| 11 | 6 |
| 12 | 6 |
| 13 | 6 |
| 14 | 6 |
| 15 | 7 |
| 16 | 7 |
| 17 | 7 |
| 18 | 8 |
| 19 | 8 |
| 20 | 8 |
| 21 | 9 |
| 22 | 9 |
| 23 | 9 |
| 24 | 9 |
| 25 | 9 |
| 26 | 9 |
| 27 | 9 |
| 28 | 8 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the dry band about 49% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 13% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 56 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 |
| Comfortable (%) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Humid (%) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 0 |
| 2 | 57 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 0 |
| 3 | 56 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 0 |
| 4 | 56 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 0 |
| 5 | 55 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 0 |
| 6 | 55 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 0 |
| 7 | 55 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 0 |
| 8 | 54 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 0 |
| 9 | 54 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 0 |
| 10 | 54 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 0 |
| 11 | 53 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 53 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 0 |
| 13 | 52 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 0 |
| 14 | 51 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 0 |
| 15 | 49 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 0 |
| 16 | 48 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 0 |
| 17 | 46 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 0 |
| 18 | 45 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 0 |
| 19 | 44 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 1 |
| 20 | 43 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 1 |
| 21 | 42 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 1 |
| 22 | 42 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 1 |
| 23 | 42 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 1 |
| 24 | 42 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 1 |
| 25 | 42 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 1 |
| 26 | 42 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 1 |
| 27 | 42 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 1 |
| 28 | 43 | 24 | 17 | 15 | 1 |
Wind in February
Winds average 12 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | calm | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | light breeze |
| 9 | 12 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 10 h 54 min at the start of February to 11 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 7:02 AM to 6:45 AM, and sunset from 5:54 PM to 6:11 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.9 | 7:02 | 5:54 |
| 2 | 10.9 | 7:01 | 5:54 |
| 3 | 10.9 | 7:01 | 5:55 |
| 4 | 10.9 | 7:01 | 5:56 |
| 5 | 10.9 | 7:00 | 5:56 |
| 6 | 11.0 | 7:00 | 5:57 |
| 7 | 11.0 | 6:59 | 5:58 |
| 8 | 11.0 | 6:59 | 5:58 |
| 9 | 11.0 | 6:58 | 5:59 |
| 10 | 11.0 | 6:58 | 6:00 |
| 11 | 11.1 | 6:57 | 6:00 |
| 12 | 11.1 | 6:56 | 6:01 |
| 13 | 11.1 | 6:56 | 6:02 |
| 14 | 11.1 | 6:55 | 6:02 |
| 15 | 11.1 | 6:55 | 6:03 |
| 16 | 11.2 | 6:54 | 6:04 |
| 17 | 11.2 | 6:53 | 6:04 |
| 18 | 11.2 | 6:52 | 6:05 |
| 19 | 11.2 | 6:52 | 6:05 |
| 20 | 11.2 | 6:51 | 6:06 |
| 21 | 11.3 | 6:50 | 6:07 |
| 22 | 11.3 | 6:49 | 6:07 |
| 23 | 11.3 | 6:49 | 6:08 |
| 24 | 11.3 | 6:48 | 6:08 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:47 | 6:09 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:46 | 6:09 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 6:45 | 6:10 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 6:45 | 6:11 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 5.19 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.14 kWh/m² to a high of 7.54 kWh/m² in May across the year — February's 5.19 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Shināş
None of Shināş's seasonal hazards are active in February. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Shināş sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Shināş sees seasonal dust haze (March–August), heaviest in July.
Is February a good time to visit Shināş?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is one of the better times to visit Shināş for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Shināş in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Shināş sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 18°C. Worth packing: light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Shināş in February
The nearest coast averages about 23°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 21 km away) is warmest in July 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 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 23 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 24 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 32 | Tropical |
| Jul | 32 | Tropical |
| Aug | 32 | Tropical |
| Sep | 31 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Shināş in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Shināş peaks around May 22 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 5 (moderate).
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) | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 5 | Moderate |
Air quality in Shināş in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Shināş is worst in July — around 81 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 1.8× the cleanest month (October, 44 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) | 51 | 50 | 58 | 64 | 70 | 69 | 81 | 66 | 50 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | Poor |
| Feb | 50 | Poor |
| Mar | 58 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 64 | Unhealthy |
| May | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 81 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 50 | Poor |
| Oct | 44 | Poor |
| Nov | 44 | Poor |
| Dec | 44 | Poor |
Where is Shināş?
Shināş sits at 24.7°N, 56.5°E, 3 m above sea level, in Oman. The nearest listed city is Liwá, 25 km away.
Topography around Shināş
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Shināş.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Shināş has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 20 m around an average of 4 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 622 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,562 m.
The land around Shināş is covered by water (39%) and bare terrain (28%) within 3 km, bare terrain (47%) and water (47%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (68%) and water (29%) 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 Shināş (24.7426°, 56.467°, elevation 3 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).