Climate Insights for Umm Salal Muhammad
Umm Salal, Qatar
Climate Overview
The climate in Umm Salal Muhammad is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 70 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 14 mm of rainfall. Umm Salal Muhammad is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.The climate in Umm Salal Muhammad is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 2.7 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 0.5 in of rainfall. Umm Salal Muhammad is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 61°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Umm Salal Muhammad vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Umm Salal Muhammad vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 101°F and an average of 95°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 66°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Umm Salal Muhammad is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 70 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 14 mm of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Umm Salal Muhammad is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 2.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 0.6 in of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Umm Salal Muhammad is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Umm Salal Muhammad is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Umm Salal Muhammad is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 10 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 38°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Umm Salal Muhammad is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 101°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Umm Salal Muhammad based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Umm Salal Muhammad based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.