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Winter nowhere in sight as temperatures soar past 45°C in Oman

Despite the approach of the cooler months, summer-like heat continues to grip parts of Oman, with temperatures climbing above 45°C and several locations recording highs exceeding 44°C over the past 24 hours.

TAS News Service

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Saturday, September 19, 2026

Muscat: According to data released by Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Hamra Al Drooa recorded the country’s highest temperature at 45.3°C on Saturday, September 19, highlighting the persistence of intense heat across several parts of the Sultanate.

Dima Wattayeen followed at 44.5°C, while As Sunainah registered 44.3°C and Samail recorded 44.2°C. Fahud and Bahla saw highs of 43.9°C and 43.8°C, respectively.

Elsewhere, Ibri recorded 43.2°C, Al Buraimi reached 43°C, Sur registered 42.9°C, while Al Rustaq and Al Awabi recorded 42.7°C and 42.5°C, respectively.

The readings, taken from meteorological stations operated by the Civil Aviation Authority, show that high temperatures remain firmly in place across several parts of Oman as September progresses.

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