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Jabal Shams recorded lowest temperature on Wednesday. — Photo by Asma Al Falahi

Oman weather: Winter sets in, lowest temperature recorded was 1 degree Celsius

On Wednesday, Jebel Shams witnessed the lowest temperature in the country at 1°C, while Saiq recorded 3°C.

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Thursday, December 26, 2019

MUSCAT: Get your jackets out as winter is officially here! With mercury dropping to as low as 3 degree Celsius in some parts, you can now enjoy the winter season.

On Wednesday, Jebel Shams witnessed the lowest temperature in the country at 1°C, while Saiq recorded 3°C. In capital Muscat, the minimum temperature on Wednesday was 15°C but it will go up to 18°C from Friday for a few days, according to an official at Oman’s Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA).

“Winter has arrived and you will witness a further drop in temperature in the coming days,” he said.

PACA also predicted rain from Friday until Sunday in the coastal belts including Al Wusta, Dhofar and South Sharqiyah.

MUSCAT: Get your jackets out as winter is officially here! With mercury dropping to as low as 3 degree Celsius in some parts, you can now enjoy the winter season. 

On Wednesday, Jebel Shams witnessed the lowest temperature in the country at 1°C, while Saiq recorded 3°C.  In capital Muscat, the minimum temperature on Wednesday was 15°C but it will go up to 18°C from Friday for a few days, according to an official at Oman’s Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA). 

“Winter has arrived and you will witness a further drop in temperature in the coming days,” he said. 

PACA also predicted rain from Friday until Sunday in the coastal belts including Al Wusta, Dhofar and South Sharqiyah. 

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