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The climate of Muscat features a hot, arid climate with long and very hot summers and mild winters. Annual rainfall in Muscat is about 100 mm (4 in), falling mostly from December to April. In general, precipitation is scarce in Muscat with several months, on average, seeing only a trace of rainfall. The climate is very hot, with temperatures reaching as high as 49 °C (120 °F) in the summer. For sightseeing, the best time to visit Muscat is from December to March as the temperatures are moderate and pleasant, making it easy to move around. Between mid-March and October, travel is very exhausting with the average temperature between 31 °C to 38 °C and sunburn and dehydration are possible.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=AsiaRooms | LateRooms - Last Minute Hotel Deals & Cheap Hotels )〕 ==Factors== Muscat being located in the Arabian peninsula features long and very hot summers similar to that of any Middle Eastern country. Rainfall in the city is very rare, mostly falling during winter months. *Shamal winds occur in Muscat during summer months. They are very dusty and remain at peak in the morning but decrease at night. *Sandstorm or Dust storm are phenomenon which affect Muscat rarely during summer months.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Scoonpooh's Travel Blog: Salalah, Oman - July 3, 2010 )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Oman Tribune - the edge of knowledge )〕 *Westerly winds bring winter showers to many parts of Oman including Muscat, coming from the Mediterranean or North Africa.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=BBC - Weather Centre - World Weather - Country Guides - Saudi Arabia )〕 * The Southwest Monsoon only affects the Dhofar region of Oman where light rainfall occurs but upper parts of Oman including Muscat remain dry during this period. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Climate of Muscat」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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