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UV climate of Oman: overview

Oman stretches from 17.0151° to 26.1799° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 9.5 in Salalah (peak in May), while in Khasab the yearly maximum is only ≈ 8.8.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Tropical14 6.1 7 8 8.8 9.1 9.1 9.1 9 8.5 7.7 6.7 6 9.1
Subtropical13 5.8 6.7 7.8 8.6 8.9 9 9 8.8 8.3 7.4 6.4 5.7 9

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Oman (highest UV)

Salalah · 9.5 in May Adam · 9.1 in May Badiyah · 9.1 in May Bahla' · 9.1 in June Ibra' · 9.1 in June

Cities with the mildest sun

Khasab · max 8.8 Sohar · max 8.9 Shinas · max 8.9 Liwa · max 8.9 Yanqul · max 9

When do you need SPF in Oman?

Using Muscat as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Oman

What is the highest UV index in Oman?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 9.5 — in Salalah around May. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Oman is the sunniest?

Salalah (peak ≈ 9.5), followed by Adam and Badiyah. The mildest sun is in Khasab (max ≈ 8.8).

When is SPF needed in Oman?

In Muscat and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Oman?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 9.5. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.