July weather forecast
Salalah, Oman

July experiences a notable dip in temperature from June, signaling a slight relief from the scorching summer. The decrease in daylight and sunshine hours persists. This period marks an all-year high relative humidity of 89%, attributing to a sense of increased warmth. However, this humidity leads to an unprecedented increase in rainfall to 25mm (0.98") over 14 days, making it the wettest month.

Temperature

The arrival of July correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from June's hot 31.8°C (89.2°F) to a warm 28.4°C (83.1°F). Salalah experiences a subtle drop in temperature during the July nights, recording an average of 24.2°C (75.6°F).

Heat index

Throughout July, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In Salalah, the average relative humidity in July is 89%.

Rainfall

July is the month with the most rainfall in Salalah, Oman. Rain falls for 14 days and accumulates 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In July, the average sea temperature is 24.9°C (76.8°F).
Note: Individual preferences to cold, influenced by conditions such as sunshine, wind, and surrounding temperature, play a part in the comfort of swimming in 24.9°C (76.8°F) waters. (As an aside, Olympic swimming standards dictate water temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

In Salalah, the average length of the day in July is 13h and 2min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:56 +04.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Salalah, Oman, are July and August, with an average of 1.4h of sunshine.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Salalah. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In July, the UV index of 12 transforms into the following advice:
Take all necessary precautions, as unprotected skin can burn in minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Prompt application of a broad-spectrum sunscreen, SPF 30+, is necessary after a swim or an outdoor workout and it should be re-applied every two hours. Heads up! Sand and water reflection magnifies the UV exposure from the Sun.